Family Peramelidae  
There are 10 species of bandicoots in this family. Their hind limbs are long and adapted for hopping or running.
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Peramelidae
The species in this family are 11-32 inches in length. They have small, compact bodies; pointed heads; long, hairy tails; and strong front claws.
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Bandicoot
Learn more about the bandicoot and print out a diagram.
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Echymipera (echymiperas)Kalubu Echymipera
Kalubu Echymipera is found in forested areas of New Guinea.
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Microperoryctes (Papuan bandicoots)
Rhynchomeles (Seram bandicoot)
Isoodon (short-nosed bandicoots)Golden Bandicoot  
The golden bandicoot looks like a rat. It is found in Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
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Perameles (long-nosed bandicoots) Eastern Barred Bandicoot 
The eastern barred bandicoot has a long pointed nose, large pointed ears. It has soft gray fur with four white bars on its hindquarters.
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Eastern Barred Bandicoot
The eastern barred bandicoot rests in a grass-lined nest during the day. At night it feeds on beetles, crickets, worms and caterpillars. It also eats plant roots.
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Eastern Barred Bandicoot
The eastern barred bandicoot has three claws on its front feet that is uses for digging. Learn more.
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The eastern barred bandicoot is found in grasslands and grassy woodlands in Australia and Tasmania.
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Long-nosed Bandicoot
The long-nosed bandicoot is found in rainforests and woodlands of the east coast of Australia.
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Western Barred Bandicoot
The western barred bandicoot is found on Bernier and Dorre Islands in Shark Bay, Western Australia. It has a long pointed nose, large pointed ears, small front paws, and kangaroo-like rear legs.
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Peroryctes (giant and Raffray's bandicoots) Raffray's Bandicoot
Raffrey's bandicoot is found in rainforests on the island of New Guinea.
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