Proserpine Rock-wallaby (species: Petrogale persephone) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Petrogale persephone
Proserpine Rock-wallaby


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Diprotodontia
Family Macropodidae
Genus Petrogale
Species Petrogale persephone
Status endangered
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Distinguishing features

It is mostly grey in colour and is a timid grass-eater that rarely ventures far from rock shelter. It is distinguished from the many other rock wallabies found in northeastern Queensland by its larger size and longer tail, tipped with white. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 85 cm (Length excluding the tail)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Proserpine Rock-wallaby (Petrogale persephone)

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