AnAge entry for Bettongia tropica

Classification (HAGRID: 02569)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Diprotodontia
                Family: Potoroidae
                    Genus: Bettongia
Species
Bettongia tropica
Common name
Northern bettong

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

Little is known about the longevity of these animals but they have been reported to live for 7 years.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
301 days
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
20 days
Weaning
150 days
Litter size
1 (viviparous)
Litters per year
Inter-litter interval
105 days
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
1,200 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 709404
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 135160
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