Rothschild's Rock Wallaby

Petrogale rothschildi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae

About

Rothschild's rock-wallaby – sometimes known as the Roebourne rock-wallaby, is a species of macropod found in Western Australia, in the Pilbara district and the Dampier Archipelago. It is not currently considered to be threatened, but is at risk from the red fox.

Fun Fact

Rothschild's rock-wallaby is one of the largest rock-wallabies.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet includes buffel grass, herbaceous plants and fruits of native Ficus species and prickly pear is consumed by the introduced population at West Lewis Island.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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