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Eastern Long-beaked Echidna

Zaglossus bartoni

Classification

The eastern long-beaked echidna (Zaglossus bartoni), also called Barton's long-beaked echidna, is one of three species from the genus Zaglossus to occur in New Guinea. It is found mainly in the eastern half at elevations between 2,000 and 3,000 metres (6,600 and 9,800 ft). Description The eastern long-beaked echidna can be distinguished from other members of the genus by the number of claws on the fore and hind feet: it has five claws on its fore feet and four on its hind feet.

Distribution

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