Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Northern Marsupial MoleScientific Name: Notoryctes caurinusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-and-body length: 3.5–4.5 in (9–11.5 cm); Tail length: 0.6–1.0 in (1.5–2.5 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.8 oz (30–50 g)Lifespan: Estimated 3–5 years...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Seri’s Tree-kangarooScientific Name: Dendrolagus stellarumCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-and-body length: 21–28 in (53–70 cm); Tail length: 20–26 in (50–65 cm)Weight: 14–21 lb (6.5–9.5 kg)Lifespan: 12–16 years in the...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Grizzled Tree-kangarooScientific Name: Dendrolagus inustusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-and-body: 22–35 in (55–89 cm); Tail length: 28–38 in (70–96 cm)Weight: 17–33 lb (8–15 kg); one of the largest tree-kangaroo...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Whiptail WallabyScientific Name: Notamacropus parryiCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-and-body length: 28–36 in (70–92 cm); Tail length: 28–38 in (70–97 cm)Weight: 24–57 lb (11–26 kg); males are noticeably larger than...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: NabarlekScientific Name: Petrogale concinnaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-and-body: 11.4–13.8 in (29–35 cm); Tail: 9.0–12.2 in (23–31 cm)Weight: 2.6–3.7 lb (1.2–1.7 kg); the second-smallest macropodLifespan: 6–10 years in...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: DingisoScientific Name: Dendrolagus mbaisoCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-and-body length: 52–81 cm (20–32 in); Tail length: 40–94 cm (16–37 in)Weight: 6.5–14.5 kg (14–32 lb)Lifespan: 12–18 years in the wild; up to 20+ years...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Common Spotted CuscusScientific Name: Spilocuscus maculatusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-body length: 14–26 in (35–65 cm); Tail length: 12–24 in (30–60 cm)Weight: 3.3–13.2 lb (1.5–6.0 kg)Lifespan: 8–11 years in wild...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Monito del MonteScientific Name: Dromiciops gliroidesCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Body length: 3.2–5.1 in (8.3–13.0 cm); Tail length: 3.5–5.7 in (9.0–14.5 cm)Weight: 0.6–1.5 oz (16–42 g); increases significantly prior to winter...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Southern Marsupial MoleScientific Name: Notoryctes typhlopsCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Total body length: 4.7–5.9 in (12–15 cm); Tail length: 0.8–1.0 in (2–2.5 cm)Weight: 1.4–2.5 oz (40–70 g)Lifespan: Estimated 3–5 years in...
Mammals > Marsupials
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Swamp AntechinusScientific Name: Antechinus minimusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-body length 9 to 14 cm (3.5 to 5.5 in); tail length 6 to 10 cm (2.4 to 3.9 in)Weight: Males 40 to 100 g (1.4 to 3.5 oz); females 30 to 60 g...
