Agile Wallaby
Notamacropus agilis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae
About
The agile wallaby, also known as the sandy wallaby, is a species of wallaby found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea. It is the most common wallaby in north Australia. The agile wallaby is a sandy colour, becoming paler below. It is sometimes solitary and at other times sociable and grazes on grasses and other plants. The agile wallaby is not considered threatened.
Fun Fact
Male agile wallabies are considerably larger than females, having a head and body length of up to 85 cm (33 in) and weighing 16 to 27 kg (35 to 60 lb) while the females grow to 72 cm (28 in) in length and weigh 9 to 15 kg (20 to 33 lb).
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eats the fruits of these palms, but in the dry season it also crushes and eats the hard seeds.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance