Creator Gould's Mammals of Australia (1845-1863)

Date 1863

The Western barred bandicoot (Perameles bougainville), also known as the Marl, was once widespread across mainland Australia, is now listed as threatened species. It survives in small populations on offshore islands and in fenced sanctuaries on the mainland. (Gould syn: Parameles fasciata)

Source: Smithsonian Library