Phascolarctos - Wikipedia Phascolarctos is a genus of marsupials with one extant species, the koala Phascolarctos cinereus, an iconic animal of Australia Several extinct species of the genus are known from fossil material, these were also large tree dwellers that browsed on Eucalyptus leaves
Koala | Appearance, Diet, Habitat, Facts | Britannica koala, (Phascolarctos cinereus), tree-dwelling marsupial of coastal eastern and southern Australia classified in the family Phascolarctidae (suborder Vombatiformes)
Koala Facts: Habitat, Behavior, Diet - ThoughtCo Koalas are marsupials that are native to the Australian continent Their scientific name, Phascolarctos cinereus, is derived from several Greek words meaning pouch bear (phaskolos arktos) and having an ashen appearance (cinereus) They are often called koala bears, but that is scientifically incorrect, since they are not bears
(Phascolarctos) - Know Your Mammals (Phascolarctos), commonly known as the koala, is a fascinating marsupial that hails from the eucalyptus forests of Australia Celebrated for its adorable appearance and unique lifestyle, the koala is both a cultural icon and an essential part of Australia’s biodiversity
ADW: Phascolarctidae: INFORMATION This marsupial family is restricted to wooded areas of eastern Australia and contains a single living species, the familiar koala ( Phascolarctus cinereus) Koalas are of medium size (7-15 kg) Their tail is short Their ears are large and rounded, and white on the edge The pelage is densely wooly Koalas have a large, bulbous nose
Koala Animal Facts - Phascolarctos cinereus - A-Z Animals Koalas belong to the genus Phascolarctos What type of covering do Koalas have? Koalas are covered in Fur Where do Koalas live? Koalas live in southeastern Australia In what type of habitat do Koalas live? Koalas live in eucalyptus, inland, and coastal forests What are some predators of Koalas?
Taxonomy - Australian Koala Foundation The meaning of the scientific name for the Koala: Phascolarctos cinereus ‘Phacolarctos’ comes from 2 Greek words: ‘phaskolos’ meaning pouch, and ‘arktos’ meaning bear Cinereus means ash-coloured (grey)
Phascolarctos - Wikispecies Phascolarctos in Mammal Species of the World Wilson, Don E Reeder, DeeAnn M (Editors ) 2005 Mammal Species of the World – A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference
Phascolarctos – Koala: facts, distribution population | BioDB Phascolarctos – Koala The cute iconic Australian nappers at risk after government fails to protect its home An arboreal folivorous cuddly, fuzzy mammal with a pouch for its offspring is one of the world’s most diversified animals