Rhizophaga.—Wombat-Tribe.

Phascolomys.

P. Wombat. Tasmania, and islands of Bass' Straits.

P. latifrons. Eastern parts of South Australia.

P. platyrhinus. New South Wales.

P. niger. Port Lincoln, South Australia.

There are four distinct species of Wombats now living, all of an average size, and seldom exceeding 100 lbs. in weight. The western species existed in New South Wales during the post-pleiocene period. Wombats are nocturnal in their habits, and live in burrows. Their flesh is very palatable.