Numbat

EN Insectivore Eucalyptus Forests
0.32–1 kg
Weight
Up to 5 yrs
Lifespan
8 km/h
Top Speed
Western Australia
Found In

Endemic to Western Australia, the Numbat is an insectivore species inhabiting eucalyptus forests habitats. Weighing 0.32–1 kg, it is classified as Endangered.

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Numbat Insectivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 0.7 kg 2 kg ↓ 67%
Height 40 cm
Top Speed 8 km/h 32 km/h ↓ 75%
Avg Speed 8 km/h
Lifespan 5 yrs 15.5 yrs ↓ 68%
Weight (kg)0.7avg 2Speed (km/h)8avg 32Lifespan (yrs)5avg 15.5

Endemic to Western Australia

Habitat: Eucalyptus Forests
Found In: Western Australia
Coloration: Red, White

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Solitary.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 14 days
Offspring per Birth: 4-6
Lifespan: Up to 5 years

An Endangered Species

EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Endangered Species

Ranked #31 of 31 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
29 Yellow-Eyed Penguin 1–3 kg EN
30 Golden Lion Tamarin Up to 0.7 kg EN
31 Numbat 0.32–1 kg EN

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