Vulnerable
Quokka
Setonix brachyurus
A small wallaby relative famous for its rounded face and island populations in Western Australia.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
5–10 years in the wild
Size
Body length 40–54 cm; tail 25–30 cm; weight 2.5–5 kg
Scientific Name
Setonix brachyurus
About Quokka
A small wallaby relative famous for its rounded face and island populations in Western Australia.
It belongs to the Mammal group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 5–10 years in the wild, a size of Body length 40–54 cm; tail 25–30 cm; weight 2.5–5 kg, a conservation status of Vulnerable.
Fun Fact
Quokkas are often called the world's happiest animal because of their facial expression.
Where Quokka Lives
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Rottnest Island
, Australia
Bald Island
, Australia