the long-nosed bandicoot is a small animal, from 20—42.5 cm long with a thin rat like tail, from 7.5—17 cm in length. they weigh between 0.5—1.9kg. they are covered in coarse grey to brown fur, sometimes with a hint of yellow or orange. their underbelly is a cream color. being a marsupial the females have a rear opening pouch to carry their young. they have five clawed toes fingers on their front legs.