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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Diprotodontia |
| Family | : | Macropodidae |
| Genus | : | Setonix |
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| Scientific Name | : | Setonix brachyurus |
| Common Name | : | Quokka |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 1 |
| Location | : | south-west Australia |
| Habitat | : | Dense vegetation close to water |
| Colour | : | Brown, Grey, Red |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Size (L) | : | 40cm - 54cm (16in - 19in) |
| Weight | : | 1.5kg - 4.5kg (3.3lbs - 10lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 32kph (20mph) |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Prey | : | Grasses, Leaves, Fruits |
| Predators | : | Foxes, Cats, Dogs |
| Lifestyle | : | Nocturnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Family units |
| Life Span | : | 5 - 10 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 10 - 12 months |
| Gestation Period | : | 27 days |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Joey |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 8 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Vulnerable |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 20000 |
| Biggest Threat | : | Habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Rounded body, ears and snout |
| Fun Fact | : | Makes runways through the long grasses! |