Mammal
Tasmanian Devil
Australia's feisty marsupial scavenger
Order Dasyuromorphia
Dasyuromorphia is a taxonomic order in the class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 4 of its members: Tasmanian Devil, Numbat, Spotted-tailed Quoll and 1 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Dasyuromorphia species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmanian Devil Sarcophilus harrisii | 10 kg | 65 cm | 24 km/h | 6 yrs | Oceania | Endangered |
| Numbat Myrmecobius fasciatus | 500 g | 35 cm | 20 km/h | 5 yrs | Oceania | Endangered |
| Spotted-tailed Quoll Dasyurus maculatus | 4 kg | 75 cm | 30 km/h | 5 yrs | Oceania | Near Threatened |
| Eastern Quoll Dasyurus viverrinus | 1.3 kg | 35 cm | 30 km/h | 4 yrs | Oceania | Endangered |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
