Central Desert Marsupial Mole
Notoryctes typhlops
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Mammals
The southern marsupial mole, also known as the itjaritjari or itjari-itjari, is a mole-like marsupial found in the western central deserts of Australia. It is extremely adapted to a burrowing way of life. It has large, shovel-like forepaws and silky fur, which helps it move easily. It also lacks complete eyes as it has little need for them. It feeds on earthworms and larvae.
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Notoryctemorphia
- Family
- Notoryctidae
- Genus
- Notoryctes