Western Brush Wallaby
Notamacropus irma
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae
About
The western brush wallaby, also known as the black-gloved wallaby, is a species of wallaby found in the southwestern coastal region of Western Australia. The wallaby's main threat is predation by the introduced red fox. The IUCN lists the western brush wallaby as Least Concern, as it remains fairly widespread and the population is believed to be stable or increasing, as a result of red fox control programs.
Fun Fact
They are part of the largest family of marsupials, Macropodidae, which are believed to have become secondarily terrestrial after descending from arboreal marsupials.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the southwest coastal region of Western Australia from Kalbarri all the way down to Cape Arid, particularly centralised near the Swan River.
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance