The average weight is 280-550g (9.9-19oz). Numbat (myrmecobius fasciatus) has a size 35-45cm (13-18in). Numbat is a mammal that lives in eucalyptus woodland and grassland. It has a fur skin type. The diet is omnivore. The top speed it is able to reach is 24km/h (15mph). These mammals usually live 4-8 years.
Facts about numbats
Name | Numbat |
Diet | Omnivore |
Size | 35-45cm (13-18in) |
Weight | 280-550g (9.9-19oz) |
Skin Type | Fur |
Scientific Name | Myrmecobius fasciatus |
Predators | Snakes, foxes, birds of prey |
Genus | Myrmecobius |
Main Prey | Termites, ants, insects |
Class | Mammalia |
Life Span | 4-8 years |
Order | Dasyuromorphia |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Conservation Status | Endangered |
Average Litter Size | 4 |
Colour | Black, brown, grey, white, tan, red |
Type | Mammal |
Lifestyle | Sociable |
Habitat | Eucalyptus woodland and grassland |
Top Speed | 24km/h (15mph) |
Family | Myrmecobiidae |
Phylum | Chordata |