Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby
Petrogale penicillata
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby
The brush-tailed rock-wallaby or small-eared rock-wallaby (Petrogale penicillata) is a kind of wallaby, one of several rock-wallabies in the genus Petrogale. It inhabits rock piles and cliff lines along the Great Dividing Range from about 100 km north-west of Brisbane to northern Victoria, in vegetation ranging from rainforest to dry sclerophyl forests. Populations have declined seriously in the south and west of its range, but it remains locally common in northern New South Wales and southern Queensland.
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby?
The scientific name of the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby is Petrogale penicillata.
Is the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby endangered?
The Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby sightings have been recorded?
786 observations of the Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby have been recorded on iNaturalist.
