Rufous Bettong

The rufous rat-kangaroo or rufous bettong (Aepyprymnus rufescens) is a small, jumping, rat-like marsupial native to eastern Australia. It is the only species in the genus Aepyprymnus. The largest member of the potoroo/bettong family (Potoroidae), it is about the size of a rabbit. The rufous rat-kangaroo is active at night when it digs for plant roots and fungi, and like other marsupials it carries its young in a pouch. Though its range is reduced, the population is healthy and stable.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rufous Bettong being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Bettongia gaimardi
• Bettongia ogilbyi
• Perameles nasuta
• Isoodon macrourus
• Potorous tridactylus
• Perameles gunnii

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Diprotodontia

Family

Potoroidae

Genus

Aepyprymnus

Species

Aepyprymnus rufescens

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