Western Australian Christmas Tree

Plants > Trees

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Australian Christmas TreeScientific Name: Nuytsia floribundaCategory: PlantsSubcategory: TreesSize: Tree height: 26–33 ft (8–10 m); Can reach up to 40 ft (12 m)Weight: Mature woody tree biomass: several metric tons; the world’s...

Margaret River Hairy Marron

Invertebrates > Crustaceans

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Margaret River Hairy MarronScientific Name: Cherax tenuimanusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CrustaceansSize: Total length: 11.8–15.7 in (30–40 cm); carapace length: 4.7–6.3 in (12–16 cm)Weight: 2.2–4.4 lb (1.0–2.0 kg); one of the...

Western Ringtail Possum

Mammals > Marsupials

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Western Ringtail PossumScientific Name: Pseudocheirus occidentalisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head-body length: 11.8–15.7 in (30–40 cm); tail length: 11.8–15.7 in (30–40 cm)Weight: 1.5–2.4 lb (0.7–1.1 kg)Lifespan: 4–6 years in...

Noisy Scrub-bird

Birds > Scrub-birds

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Noisy Scrub-birdScientific Name: Atrichornis clamosusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Scrub-birdsSize: Body length: 7.9–9.1 in (20–23 cm)Weight: Males: 1.8–2.0 oz (50–56 g); Females: 1.2–1.4 oz (34–40 g)Lifespan: 6–10 years in the wildDiet:...

Southern Dibbler

Mammals > Marsupials

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Southern DibblerScientific Name: Parantechinus apicalisCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Body length: 5.5–5.9 in (14–15 cm); Tail length: 3.5–4.5 in (9–11.5 cm)Weight: 1.4–3.5 oz (40–100 g); males are significantly heavier than...