Threatened species & ecological communities

National recovery plan for the Golden Bandicoot Isoodon auratus and Golden-backed Tree-rat Mesembriomys macrurus 2004 - 2009

Palmer, C. Taylor, R. and Burbidge, A.
Northern Territory Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Environment, 2003
ISBN: 190277226X

International obligations

The Golden Bandicoot as part of the family Peramelidae is listed under Appendix 1 of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The Recovery Plan is consistent with CITES and with Australias other obligations under international agreements. The Golden-backed Tree-rat is not listed under CITES. Both species are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List (IUCN 2003).