Scientific name:
Tachyglossus aculeatus meaning “spiny fast tongue”
The Echidna, or spiny anteater, is a monotreme, or egg-laying mammal. Heavily armoured with sharp spines for protection, this shy animal gathers food with its long, sticky tongue. During the breeding season, females develop a pouch to incubate their eggs.
| Animal Facts: | Coin Specifications: | |||
| Category: | LAND | Legal tender: | Australia | |
| Size: | 30 to 45 centimetres in length | Effigy: | Queen Elizabeth II | |
| Diet: | Ants, termites, grubs, worms | Denomination: | $1 | |
| Predators: | Eagles, dingoes, Tasmanian devils | Weight: | 13.80g | |
| Diameter: | 30.20mm | |||
| Thickness: | 3.10mm | |||
Animal Facts & Coin Specifications: All animal information verified by the Australian Museum Research Library and the Western Australian Museum.
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