Western Long-beaked Echidna
Use attributes for filter ! | |
Conservation status | Critically Endangered (Population decreasing) |
---|---|
Trophic level | Carnivorous |
Scientific name | Zaglossus bruijni |
Length | 45 – 77 cm |
Mass | 9 kg (Large Adult) |
Gestation period | 10 days |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1140347 |
About Western Long-beaked Echidna
The western long-beaked echidna is one of the four extant echidnas and one of three species of Zaglossus that occur in New Guinea. Originally described as Tachyglossus bruijnii, this is the type species of Zaglossus.