potorous

plural irregular · nombre propio

A noun referring to a genus of small, rat-kangaroo-like marsupials native to Australia, known as potoroos.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un género de pequeños marsupiales similares a ratas canguro, que habitan en Australia y se conocen como potorúes.

1. Small marsupial C2 formal australian

   A small, rat-like marsupial native to Australia, belonging to the genus Potorous, known for its long snout and hopping gait.

   • The long-nosed potoroo is a shy creature that forages at night.
   • Potoroos are often found in dense undergrowth in coastal forests.
   • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered Gilbert's potoroo.

   🇪🇸Potoro

   Sinónimos: potoroo