Long-nosed Potoroo (SE Mainland)
Potorous tridactylus tridactylus
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 15/02/2022
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Near Threatened
Listed since: 28/05/2014
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: None
Priority Species? No
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
The Long-nosed Potoroo (SE Mainland) is a medium sized marsupial�and can be identified by a brown to grey upper body and paler underbody. They have a long nose that tapers with a small patch of skin extending from the snout to the nose.
Threats
Geographical separation and isolation is identified as the main threat to the Long-nosed Potoroo (SE Mainland). Isolated populations face inherent difficulties in breeding due to development and natural disasters.