Marsupial Facts: Tasmanian Devil
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(1’7.7”-2’6.7”) |
Weight | 6-14 kg(13.23-30.9 lbs.) |
Tail Length | 24-26 cm(9.45”-10.24”) |
IUCN Status | Endangered |