Allied Rock Wallaby
Petrogale assimilis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae
About
The allied rock-wallaby or Weasel rock-wallaby is a species of rock-wallaby found in northeastern Queensland, Australia. It forms part of the P. lateralis/penicillata species complex and is very similar to six other species of rock-wallaby found in this area; these include the Cape York rock-wallaby (P. coenensis), the unadorned rock-wallaby (P. inornata), the Herbert's rock-wallaby (P. herberti), the Godman's rock-wallaby (P. godmani), the Mareeba rock-wallaby (P. mareeba) and the Mount Claro rock-wallaby (P. sharmani).
Fun Fact
It occurs at elevations of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in rocky areas, both in woodland and in more lightly-treed areas, even when agricultural land is nearby.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Endemic to Queensland in Australia.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance