Australian Animals
Isolated for millions of years, Australia evolved a unique array of marsupials and egg-laying mammals found nowhere else.

Clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
FishThe clownfish is a small, brightly-colored reef fish famous for its symbiotic relationship with sea anemones, whose stinging tentacles it is immune to.

Koala
Phascolarctos cinereus
MammalThe koala is a tree-dwelling marsupial native to Australia, spending nearly its entire life in eucalyptus trees on a diet that would be toxic to most other mammals.

Quokka
Setonix brachyurus
MammalThe quokka is a small wallaby found almost exclusively on a handful of islands off Western Australia, widely nicknamed 'the world's happiest animal' for its permanent smile-like expression.

Zebra Shark
Stegostoma tigrinum
FishThe zebra shark is a docile, bottom-dwelling shark of the Indo-Pacific, named for the dark stripes seen in juveniles that fade into a spotted pattern as adults.
Australian Animals FAQs
How many australian animals are listed here?
This page currently features 4 species, and more are added regularly as the dataset grows.
What is the most popular animal in this list?
Koala is currently the most popular animal in Australian Animals.
Are any of these animals endangered?
Yes — 3 of the 4 species listed are classified as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered.
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