koala

Phascolarctos cinereus

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

15 years

Length

75 cm

Weight

10.0 kg

Population

100.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

Iconic marsupial of eastern and southeastern Australia, koalas weigh up to 15 kg and spend up to 22 hours daily sleeping to conserve energy from their low-calorie eucalyptus leaf diet. Highly specialized to process toxic eucalyptus compounds that would kill most other mammals, they have gut microbiomes uniquely adapted for detoxification. Listed as Endangered in 2022, with populations decimated by chlamydia disease, habitat clearing, and climate change.

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

🌿

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

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Mammalia (memeliler)

Order

Diprotodontia (İki ön dişliler)

Family

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.