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Common Wombat
Vombatus ursinus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderDiprotodontia (Kangaroos, Possums, Wombats, and Allies)
- FamilyVombatidae (Wombats)
- GenusVombatus (Bare-nosed Wombats)
- SpeciesVombatus ursinus (Common Wombat)
584 Verified sightings at Maria Island National Park From 2019 to 2026
1,920 In all 6 parks
March Best month
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted
About the Common Wombat
The common wombat (Vombatus ursinus), also known as the bare-nosed wombat, is a marsupial, one of three extant species of wombats and the sole extant member of the genus Vombatus. It has three subspecies: Vombatus ursinus hirsutus, found on the Australian mainland;
Vombatus ursinus tasmaniensis (Tasmanian wombat), found in Tasmania; and Vombatus ursinus ursinus (Bass Strait wombat), found on Flinders Island and Maria Island in the Bass Strait. The mainland subspecies is the largest of the three, with its largest specimens measuring up to 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) and 35 kg (77 lb). The common wombat is herbivorous, mainly nocturnal, and lives in burrows. Being a marsupial, its joeys inhabit a pouch on the mother for around five months after birth.
The common wombat was first described by George Shaw in 1800. Wikipedia →
Sounds
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Australia · 2020
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Australia · 2025
© katyw · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC 4.0
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Australia · 2024
© Julie K · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC 4.0
Recent sightings of Common Wombat in Maria Island National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria Island National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Wilsons Promontory National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 5 | Freycinet National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 6 | Blue Mountains National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Cities Where Found
| # | City | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Zoos & Centres Where Found
Closest Relatives at Maria Island National Park
Before you go
What are the chances of seeing a Common Wombat in Maria Island National Park?
Very likely
Over 90% of wildlife watchers report a Common Wombat sighting in Maria Island National Park on a given day, based on 584 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the most-seen of the 11 mammals we can rate there.
When is the best time to see a Common Wombat in Maria Island National Park?
September to July
In those months over 90% of wildlife watchers report a Common Wombat in Maria Island National Park on a given day, against about 90% in August, the lowest month.
What time of day is best to see a Common Wombat?
Between 3 and 6 pm
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Common Wombat sightings with a recorded time, and about 8 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is a daytime animal.
Is Maria Island National Park the best place to see a Common Wombat?
Yes
Of the 6 parks where we can rate Common Wombat sightings, Maria Island National Park has the highest daily chance: over 90%. Next come Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park (Australia, over 90%) and Wilsons Promontory National Park (Australia, about 90%). All parks ranked.
Which relatives of the Common Wombat live in Maria Island National Park?
Same order: Diprotodontia
The closest relatives of the Common Wombat that you can see in Maria Island National Park (order Diprotodontia, Kangaroos, Possums, Wombats, and Allies) are Red-bellied Pademelon (about 90%), Eastern Grey Kangaroo (about 80%) and Red-necked Wallaby (about 80%), with each one's daily chance of a sighting.
Where does the Common Wombat sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Common Wombat is recorded against all the mammals logged in Maria Island National Park (584 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
