Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby

Petrogale xanthopus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae

About

The yellow-footed rock-wallaby, formerly known as the ring-tailed rock-wallaby, is a member of the macropod family.

Fun Fact

Yellow-footed rock-wallabies have vividly striped tails and orange-yellow limbs that provide camouflage among the sun-baked sandstone cliffs of Australia's arid interior.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Rocky outcrops and cliffs

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

10-14 years

Threats

Climate Change
Poaching
Illegal Wildlife Trade

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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