Widespread in Tasmania. Less common on the mainland.

Nocturnal preferring thick woodland and thick grassy areas. White tip at end of tail.

Two young born in spring time. Four months in pouch. Weaned at 5/6 months. Sexually active at 8/12 months.

Live for 2/3 years in the wild.
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Diet seeds, roots, insects, underground fungi which are dug up.