AnAge entry for Setonix brachyurus

Classification (HAGRID: 02545)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Diprotodontia
                Family: Macropodidae
                    Genus: Setonix
Species: Setonix brachyurus
Common name: Quokka

Maximum longevity: 13.8 years (captivity)
Source: ref. 671
Sample size: Small
Data quality: Acceptable
Observations: These animals live over 10 years in the wild. In captivity they live up to 13.8 years [0671].

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