Spectacled Hare Wallaby

Lagorchestes conspicillatus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae

About

The spectacled hare-wallaby is a species of macropod found in Australia and New Guinea. In Australia, a small sub-population is found on Barrow Island, while the mainland type is widespread, though in decline, across northern regions of the country.

Fun Fact

A spectacled hare-wallaby fossil was discovered in Queensland dating up to 11,000 years ago from the early Holocene.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to Barrow Island, Western Australia, but was once found throughout the Montebello Islands.

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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