Red-necked Wallaby

Macropus rufogriseus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae

About

The red-necked wallaby or Bennett's wallaby is a medium-sized macropod marsupial (wallaby), common in the more temperate and fertile parts of eastern Australia, including Tasmania. Red-necked wallabies have been introduced to several other countries, including New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Isle of Man, France and Germany.

Fun Fact

Red-necked wallabies can delay the development of an embryo (embryonic diapause) while another joey is still in the pouch, restarting development only after the older joey vacates — allowing back-to-back reproduction.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Eucalyptus forests

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

12-15 years

Threats

Deforestation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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