Mammals > Marsupials & Diprotodonts
AT A GLANCECommon Name: KoalaScientific Name: Phascolarctos cinereusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Marsupials & DiprotodontsSize: Body length: 24–33 in (60–85 cm); Head-and-body profile devoid of tailWeight: 9–33 lb (4–15 kg); southern populations are...
Fungi > Marasmiaceae & Parachute Mushrooms
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Velvet ParachuteScientific Name: Marasmius elegansCategory: FungiSubcategory: Marasmiaceae & Parachute MushroomsSize: Cap diameter: 0.8–2.0 in (2–5 cm); Stipe height: 1.5–3.2 in (4–8 cm); Stem diameter: 1–3 mmWeight: 0.1–0.3 oz (3–8 g) per...
Mammals > Petauridae & Gliders
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mahogany GliderScientific Name: Petaurus gracilisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Petauridae & GlidersSize: Head-and-body: 9–11 in (23–28 cm); Tail length: 13–16 in (34–40 cm)Weight: 11–18 oz (310–500 g)Lifespan: 5–7 years in the wild; up to...
Invertebrates > Formicidae & Bull Ants
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red Bull AntScientific Name: Myrmecia gulosaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: Formicidae & Bull AntsSize: Worker body length: 0.6–1.2 in (15–30 mm); Queens up to 1.4 in (35 mm)Weight: 0.005–0.018 oz (0.15–0.50 g)Lifespan: Workers 1–2...
