Golden Bandicoot
VU

Golden Bandicoot

Isoodon auratus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_bandicoot

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Golden Bandicoot faces severe population declines primarily due to predation by introduced European red foxes and feral cats, which have devastated mainland populations. Habitat degradation from livestock grazing and altered fire regimes has reduced the quality of grassland and woodland areas essential for foraging and shelter. Competition with introduced European rabbits for food resources and burrow sites has further compromised remaining populations, while climate change threatens to alter the arid and semi-arid ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Golden Bandicoots inhabit arid and semi-arid grasslands, open woodlands, and shrublands across northern and central Australia. They prefer areas with sandy soils suitable for digging burrows and scattered vegetation that provides cover while allowing access to invertebrate prey.

Other threatened species in Peramelidae

Weyland Mouse BandicootVU

Weyland Mouse Bandicoot

Microperoryctes murina

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Golden Bandicoot classified as Vulnerable?
Golden Bandicoot is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Golden Bandicoot faces severe population declines primarily due to predation by introduced European red foxes and feral cats, which have devastated mainland populations. Habitat degradation from livestock grazing and altered fire regimes has reduced the quality of grassland and woodland areas essential for foraging and shelter. Competition with introduced European rabbits for food resources and burrow sites has further compromised remaining populations, while climate change threatens to alter the arid and semi-arid ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Golden Bandicoot live?
Golden Bandicoot occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Golden Bandicoot?
The main threats to Golden Bandicoot are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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