Gilbert's Potoroo
Potorous gilbertii
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 1/04/2016
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 27/06/2016
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Ngilkat
Priority Species? Yes
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derive from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
Gilbert's Potoroo is a small nocturnal marsupial, with a densely furred body which lives in small groups or colonies. The diet consists almost entirely of fungi.
Threats
The known threats to the Gilbert's Potoroo are highly vulnerable to wildfire, predation by feral cats and foxes as well as low genetic variability.
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database