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.
| Genus | Sarcophilus |
| Species | harrisii |
| Binomial Name | Sarcophilus harrisii |
| Length | 50-78 cm(1’8”-2’7”) |
| Weight | 6-14 kg(13-31 lbs.) |
| Tail Length | 24-26 cm(10”-10.24”) |
| IUCN Status | Endangered |