Bridled Nail-tail Wallaby
Onychogalea fraenata
Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae
About
The bridled nail-tail wallaby, also known as the bridled nail-tailed wallaby, bridled nailtail wallaby, bridled wallaby, merrin, and flashjack, is a vulnerable species of macropod. It is a small wallaby found in three isolated areas in Queensland, Australia, and whose population is declining. In early 2019 the total population of the species was estimated to be fewer than 500 mature individuals in the wild and 2285 in captivity.
Fun Fact
In August 2019, 41 Bridled Nailtail Wallabies were scouted from Taunton and Scotia for reintroduction to a feral predator-free breeding area within the Pilliga State Conservation Area in northwestern NSW.
Quick Facts
Habitat
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Diet
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Lifespan
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Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change