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Marsupial Facts: Tasmanian Devil

The Tasmanian Devil(Sarcophilus harrisii) is a carnivorous marsupial that lives in Australia. The Tasmanian Devil is classified in order Dasyuromorphia and family Dasyuridae.

Physical Characteristics

The Tasmanian Devil is black; some individuals may have white patches on their body. The front legs are slightly longer than the hind legs. Tasmanian Devils weigh 9 kilograms(20 pounds) on average, the average body length is 62 centimeters(2 feet, 0.4 inches) and the tail averages 25 centimeters(9.8 inches) long.

GenusSarcophilus
Speciesharrisii
Binomial NameSarcophilus harrisii
Length50-78 cm(1’7.7”-2’6.7”)
Weight6-14 kg(13.23-30.9 lbs.)
Tail Length24-26 cm(9.45”-10.24”)
IUCN StatusEndangered

Range And Habitat

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