Purple-necked Rock Wallaby
Petrogale purpureicollis
Close to qualifying as threatened
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Purple-necked Rock Wallaby
The purple-necked rock-wallaby (Petrogale purpureicollis) is a species of rock-wallaby first described in 1924 by Albert Sherbourne Le Souef, then director of the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, who noted a purple colouration around the neck and cranial features that distinguish it from other rock-wallaby species.
Key Facts
- Near threatened - close to being at risk.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Purple-necked Rock Wallaby?
The scientific name of the Purple-necked Rock Wallaby is Petrogale purpureicollis.
Is the Purple-necked Rock Wallaby endangered?
The Purple-necked Rock Wallaby is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
How many Purple-necked Rock Wallaby sightings have been recorded?
84 observations of the Purple-necked Rock Wallaby have been recorded on iNaturalist.
