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Kingdom | : | Animalia |
Phylum | : | Chordata |
Class | : | Mammalia |
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Order | : | Peramelemorphia |
Family | : | Peramelidae |
Genus | : | Perameles |
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Scientific Name | : | Perameles |
Type | : | Mammal |
Diet | : | Omnivore |
Size (L) | : | 28cm - 81cm (11in - 32in) |
Weight | : | 0.2kg - 1.6kg (0.4lbs - 3.5lbs) |
Top Speed | : | 24km/h (15mph) |
Life Span | : | 3-7 years |
Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
Conservation Status | : | Endangered |
Colour | : | Grey, Black, White, Brown, Tan, Gold |
Skin Type | : | Fur |
Favourite Food | : | Insects |
Habitat | : | Forest, rainforest and jungle |
Average Litter Size | : | 4 |
Main Prey | : | Insects, Fruit, Seeds |
Predators | : | Foxes, Snakes, Wildcats |
Distinctive Features | : | Pointed snout and long, thin tail |