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Bilby

Macrotis lagotis · Thylacomyidae · Peramelemorphia

Best monthsMar · Aug–Sepmost records
Records154,093in 1 country
Most seen inAustralia154,093 records
Red ListVulnerableIUCN status
Bilby
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About

Bilby in brief

The bilby (Macrotis lagotis) is a mammal of the Thylacomyidae family — species of mammal.

In Australia it has 154,093 published records. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in March, August and September.

Its global conservation status is vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Australia154,093 records · best Sep, Mar
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.