VUVulnerable
Shark Bay Bandicoot
Perameles bougainville
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies reintroduction
Other threatened species in PERAMELIDAE
Threatened in Australia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Shark Bay Bandicoot classified as Vulnerable?
Shark Bay 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Shark Bay Bandicoot live?
Shark Bay Bandicoot occurs in Australia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Shark Bay Bandicoot?
The main threats to Shark Bay Bandicoot are 2.3, 7.1, 8.1, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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