Scientific Name

Petrogale xanthopus Family Macropodidae

Status

Near threatened.
Found in South Australia and western NSW.

Habitat

Broken, rock scree and low cliffs in semi-arid ranges.

Description

Occurs in groups of up to 100.
Mostly nocturnal but basks in sunshine in cool weather.
Feeds on grasses and forbs. Breeds in any month. has a distinctive long grayish-yellow tail that is often striped with dark rings. Threatened by fox populations, wildfires and loss of habitat.

References

Menkhorst, P. & Knight, F. (2001). A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia. Oxford University Press.