AnAge entry for Petrogale concinna

Classification (HAGRID: 02541)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Diprotodontia
                Family: Macropodidae
                    Genus: Petrogale
Species
Petrogale concinna
Common name
Nabarlek

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
11.7 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 671
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

The nabarlek apparently features continuous tooth development. In captivity, it lives up 11.7 years [0671]. It has also been reported that it lives up to 17 years [0522], which is possible but unverified.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
430 days
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
30 days
Weaning
175 days
Litter size
1 (viviparous)
Litters per year
1
Inter-litter interval
171 days
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
300 g
Adult weight
1,250 g
Postnatal growth rate
Maximum longevity residual
80%

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 552747
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Taxonomy ID 859894
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