Mammal
Short-beaked Echidna
Spiny egg-laying anteater of Australia
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
| 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.
