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Numbat

Myrmecobius fasciatus

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Australia's Threatened Species Category

Endangered

Listed since: 15/02/2018

IUCN's Threatened Species Category

Endangered

Listed since: 15/06/2015

Population trend: Decreasing

Other names: None
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

The numbat is diurnal (active during the day) and feeds almost exclusively on termites which it obtains by uncovering galleries on the forest floor. It nests in hollow logs, tree hollows or in burrows.

Threats

The main threats to the Numbat are predation by foxes and feral cats, continued habitat loss and fragmentation and bushfires.

Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score

44

Average life span:
> 2yrs and < 5yrs
Number of young produced each year:
Several (> 3 - < 10)
Number of breeding events each year:
One
Minimum sexual maturity age:
1 - 2yrs
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

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