VU Herbivore Scrublands, Forests
2.5–5 kg
Weight
5–10 yrs
Lifespan
24 km/h
Top Speed
AustraliaFound In
At just 2.5–5 kg, the Quokka is one of the lightest herbivore mammals (#46 of 50). Found in Australia, it inhabits scrublands, forests habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Quokka | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.8 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 97% |
| Height | 47 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 24 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 40% |
| Avg Speed | 24 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 7.5 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↓ 67% |
Endemic to Australia
Habitat: Scrublands, Forests
Found In: Australia
Coloration: Brown, Gray
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 25–30 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 5–10 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #26 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Fossa | 5–8 kg | VU |
| 25 | Shoebill | 4–6 kg | VU |
| 26 | Quokka | 2.5–5 kg | VU |
| 27 | Horseshoe Crab | Up to 2.3 kg | VU |
| 28 | Kiwi | 1.0–3.3 kg | VU |
| 29 | Uakari | 2–3 kg | VU |
The Macropodidae Family
The Macropodidae family has 3 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kangaroo | 18–95 kg | Herbivore | LC |
| Tree Kangaroo | 4–8 kg | Herbivore | EN |