Mammals > Macropods
AT A GLANCECommon Name: MonjonScientific Name: Petrogale burbidgeiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MacropodsSize: Head-body length: 12–14 in (30–35 cm); Tail length: 11–13 in (28–33 cm)Weight: 2.2–3.3 lb (1.0–1.5 kg)Lifespan: 6–10 years in wild sandstone refugiaDiet:...
Mammals > Dasyurids
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Kangaroo Island DunnartScientific Name: Sminthopsis aitkeniCategory: MammalsSubcategory: DasyuridsSize: Head-body length: 3.1–3.7 in (80–95 mm); Tail length: 3.5–4.1 in (90–105 mm)Weight: 0.70–0.90 oz (20–25 g)Lifespan: 1.5–2.5 years in native...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Brush-tailed PhascogaleScientific Name: Phascogale pirataCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-body length: 6.0–8.0 in (15–20 cm); Tail length: 6.7–8.5 in (17–21 cm)Weight: 5.3–8.8 oz (150–250 g)Lifespan: Females: 2–3...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Long-footed PotorooScientific Name: Potorous longipesCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-body length: 15–16 in (38–41 cm); Tail length: 12–13 in (31–33 cm)Weight: 3.5–4.9 lb (1.6–2.2 kg)Lifespan: 4–7 years in wild mountain...
Mammals > Rodents
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Smoky MouseScientific Name: Pseudomys fumeusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: RodentsSize: Head-body length: 4.5–5.5 in (11.5–14.0 cm); Tail length: 4.7–6.0 in (12.0–15.0 cm)Weight: 1.6–3.0 oz (45–85 g)Lifespan: 1–3 years in wild mountain...
Mammals > Macropods
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Parma WallabyScientific Name: Notamacropus parmaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MacropodsSize: Head-body length: 18–21 in (45–53 cm); Tail: 16–21 in (40–54 cm)Weight: 7.0–13.0 lb (3.2–5.9 kg); males are slightly heavier than femalesLifespan: 6–8...
Mammals > Monotremes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Short-beaked EchidnaScientific Name: Tachyglossus aculeatusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MonotremesSize: Total body length: 14–18 in (35–45 cm); Snout length: 3.0 in (7.5 cm)Weight: 4.4–15.4 lb (2.0–7.0 kg)Lifespan: 15–40 years in the wild; up...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spotted-tailed QuollScientific Name: Dasyurus maculatusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-body length: 14–30 in (35–75 cm); Tail length: 13–22 in (34–55 cm)Weight: Females: 3.5–8.8 lb (1.6–4.0 kg); Males: 5.5–15.4 lb (2.5–7.0...
Mammals > Bettongs
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern BettongScientific Name: Bettongia tropicaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BettongsSize: Head-body length: 11.8–15.0 in (30–38 cm); Tail length: 11.4–13.4 in (29–34 cm)Weight: 2.0–3.1 lb (0.9–1.4 kg)Lifespan: 4–7 years in the wildDiet:...
Mammals > Bats
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Dagger-toothed Long-nosed Fruit BatScientific Name: Macroglossus minimusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: BatsSize: Head-body length: 2.4–3.3 in (6.0–8.5 cm); Wingspan: 7.5–9.1 in (19–23 cm)Weight: 0.42–0.67 oz (12–19 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in the...
