Eastern Hare Wallaby

Lagorchestes leporides

Conservation Status

Extinct

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae

About

The eastern hare-wallaby, once also known as the common hare wallaby, is an extinct species of wallaby that was native to southeastern Australia. It was first described by John Gould in 1841.

Fun Fact

The eastern hare-wallaby was a small macropod, slightly larger and more slender than its surviving relative the rufous hare-wallaby.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to southeastern Australia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Overexploitation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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