NT Carnivore, Insectivore Eastern Australia
0.7–2.4 kg
Weight
10–17 yrs
Lifespan
9 km/h
Top Speed
AustraliaFound In
At just 0.7–2.4 kg, the Platypus is one of the lightest carnivore mammals (#31 of 32). Found in Australia, it inhabits eastern australia habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Platypus | Carnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 50 kg | ↓ 97% |
| Height | 12.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 9 km/h | 48 km/h | ↓ 81% |
| Avg Speed | 5 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 13.5 yrs | 12.5 yrs | ↑ 8% |
Endemic to Australia
Habitat: Eastern Australia
Found In: Australia
Coloration: Brown
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 10 days
Offspring per Birth: 1-3 (rarely 5)
Lifespan: 10–17 years
A Near-Threatened Population
NT Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List — one of 14 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Near Threatened Species
Ranked #9 of 14 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Maned Wolf | 20–25 kg | NT |
| 8 | Harpy Eagle | 4.5–9 kg | NT |
| 9 | Platypus | 0.7–2.4 kg | NT |
| 10 | Blue-Ringed Octopus | Up to 300 g | NT |
| 11 | Fire Salamander | Up to 55 g | NT |
| 12 | Golden Poison Dart Frog | Up to 2.4 g | NT |