Mammal
Tasmanian Devil
Australia's feisty marsupial scavenger
Family Dasyuridae
Dasyuridae is a taxonomic family in the order Dasyuromorphia, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Tasmanian Devil, Spotted-tailed Quoll and Eastern Quoll. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Dasyuridae 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 |
| 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.
