Western Grey Kangaroo
Macropus fuliginosus
About the Western Grey Kangaroo
The western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus), also referred to as a western grey giant kangaroo, black-faced kangaroo, mallee kangaroo, and sooty kangaroo, is a large and very common kangaroo found across almost the entire southern part of Australia, from just south of Shark Bay through coastal Western Australia and South Australia, into western Victoria, and in the entire Murray–Darling basin in New South Wales and Queensland.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 12,577 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Western Grey Kangaroo?
The scientific name of the Western Grey Kangaroo is Macropus fuliginosus.
How many Western Grey Kangaroo sightings have been recorded?
12,577 observations of the Western Grey Kangaroo have been recorded on iNaturalist.
12,577
observations on iNaturalist
