Quokka (species: Setonix brachyurus) in Australian Mammals (Gaia Guide)
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Setonix brachyurus
Quokka


©Michael Zimmer: Quokka (Setonix brachyurus)

©Sam Schmidt: Quokka (Setonix brachyurus)

©Roger Smith: Quokka (Setonix brachyurus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Diprotodontia
Family Macropodidae
Genus Setonix
Species Setonix brachyurus
Status vulnerable

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 90 cm (Length of specimen)

Weight

  • Up to 5 kg

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Although numerous on the small offshore islands, it has a very restricted range and is classified as vulnerable. On the mainland, where it is threatened by most introduced predatory species, it requires dense ground cover for refuge. (Wikipedia)

Chronotypes

nocturnal (active at night)

Diet

Herbivorous

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