Whiptail Wallaby
Macropus parryi
-29.8663, 152.449
Field Notes
Description:
Also known as Pretty face Wallaby because of the beautiful markings and goregous face. Striking white, chocolate, grey and buff coluring makes this species distinctive. Colour variable depeneding on gender, locaility and age. Slender yet powerful wallaby, tail is quite long compared to other species, grows up to 1.2m and can weigh almost 30kg.
Habitat:
Found along east coast of northern NSW and north Queensland, inland to mountain ranges, subtropical, tropical areas of woodlands with good understorey of grasses, prefers slightly more open areas of woodlands but with cover if needed. Can be quite flighty.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 23, 2013
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