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Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus)

Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby

Petrogale xanthopus

NT Near Threatened

Close to qualifying as threatened

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby

The yellow-footed rock-wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus), formerly known as the ring-tailed wallaby, is a member of the macropod family (the marsupial family that includes the kangaroos, wallabies, tree-kangaroos, and wallaroos).

Key Facts

  • Near threatened - close to being at risk.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby?

The scientific name of the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby is Petrogale xanthopus.

Is the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby endangered?

The Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

How many Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby sightings have been recorded?

752 observations of the Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby have been recorded on iNaturalist.

752 observations on iNaturalist
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