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Global Animal Guide

Order Monotremata

Monotremata is a taxonomic order in the class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Short-beaked Echidna and Platypus. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.

Monotremata species compared

Size, speed, lifespan, native range and conservation status of Monotremata species
Animal Weight Length Top speed Lifespan Native to Status
Short-beaked Echidna Tachyglossus aculeatus 5 kg 45 cm 15 km/h 40 yrs Oceania Least Concern
Platypus Ornithorhynchus anatinus 1.5 kg 45 cm 1 km/h 15 yrs Oceania Near Threatened

Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.

Profiles

Families in the order Monotremata