Red-legged Pademelon

Thylogale stigmatica

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae

About

The red-legged pademelon is a species of small macropod found on the northeastern coast of Australia and in New Guinea. In Australia it has a scattered distribution from the tip of Cape York Peninsula in Queensland to around Tamworth in New South Wales. In New Guinea it is found in south central lowlands.

Fun Fact

Red-legged pademelons are unique in that they are the only ground-dwelling wallaby that resides in the Wet Tropics rainforests.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat fallen leaves, but sometimes they eat fresh leaves.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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