Gallery description : duckbill platypus pictures
Platypus (ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a mammal type animal. It lives in freshwater creeks, rivers and lakes. The animal weights about 0.7-2.4kg (1.5-5.3lbs) and average life span is 15-20 years. Fox, snakes, crocodile are the dangerous creatures for platypuses. See the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about platypuss
| Name | Platypus |
| Family | Ornithorhynchidae |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Skin Type | Fur |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Size | 40-60cm (15.7-23.6in) |
| Conservation Status | Least concern |
| Weight | 0.7-2.4kg (1.5-5.3lbs) |
| Average Litter Size | 2 |
| Order | Monotremata |
| Genus | Ornithorhynchus |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Predators | Fox, snakes, crocodile |
| Scientific Name | Ornithorhynchus anatinus |
| Top Speed | 35km/h (22mph) |
| Type | Mammal |
| Colour | Brown, grey, black |
| Main Prey | Shrimp, insects, fish eggs |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Habitat | Freshwater creeks, rivers and lakes |
| Life Span | 15-20 years |
Image Details
| Description | Duckbill platypus pictures. Duck-Billed Platypus |
| Width | 1520 pixels |
| Heigh | 810 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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