genus
Isoodon
Isoodon is a genus in the family Peramelidae. This database currently files 4 species under it, recorded across 1 countries.
- Species filed
- 4
- Threatened
- 0
- Countries recorded
- 1
- With a free photo
- 75%
- Weight range
- 425 g – 1.6 kg
Best-known members of Isoodon
Ranked by popularity score.

Northern brown bandicoot
Isoodon macrourus

Golden bandicoot
Isoodon auratus

Southern brown bandicoot
Isoodon obesulus
How threatened is Isoodon?
3 of 4 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.
| IUCN category | Species | Share of assessed |
|---|---|---|
| LCLeast Concern | 3 | 100% |
Where is Isoodon found?
Species on file in this genus listed for each country. Checklist listings, which are incomplete for many species; not range maps.
- None on record
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6+
All species in Isoodon
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Weight | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern brown bandicoot | Isoodon macrourus | Peramelidae | Least Concern | 1.6 kg | 1 |
| Golden bandicoot | Isoodon auratus | Peramelidae | Least Concern | 425 g | 1 |
| Southern brown bandicoot | Isoodon obesulus | Peramelidae | Least Concern | 775 g | 1 |
| Not recorded | Isoodon musei | Peramelidae | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |