koala

Phascolarctos cinereus

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

75 cm

Weight

10.0 kg

Population

100.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

호주 동부와 동남부의 상징적인 유대류로, 체중이 최대 15kg이며 저칼로리인 유칼립투스 잎 식단에서 에너지를 절약하기 위해 하루 최대 22시간을 잠으로 보낸다. 대부분의 다른 포유류를 죽일 수 있는 유독한 유칼립투스 성분을 처리하도록 고도로 특화되어, 해독에 특별히 적응된 장내 미생물총을 지닌다. 2022년 기후 변화, 서식지 개발, 클라미디아 감염으로 인한 개체수 감소로 위기종으로 지정되었다.

Fun Facts

✨ Koalas sleep up to 22 hours a day.
✨ Their fingerprints are nearly identical to human fingerprints.
✨ Eucalyptus is toxic to most animals, but koalas have special bacteria in their gut.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

🌲 Forest

Found in Australia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇺 Australia

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

koala is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

100.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Phascolarctidae (Koalas)

Genus

Phascolarctos (Koalas)

Species

Phascolarctos cinereus (koala)

Names in Other Languages

German Koala

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of koala?

The scientific name of koala is Phascolarctos cinereus. It belongs to the genus Phascolarctos.

What is the conservation status of koala?

koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does koala live?

koala is found in Found in Australia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia.

What family does koala belong to?

koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) belongs to the genus Phascolarctos, which is part of the taxonomic family Phascolarctidae.

What does koala eat?

koala is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does koala live?

koala has an average lifespan of approximately 15 years in the wild.

How many koala are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is approximately 100,000 individuals.

Is koala endangered?

Yes, koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.