Beach Acronychia vs red kangaroo

Acronychia imperforata compared with Macropus rufus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beach Acronychia red kangaroo
Kingdom Plantae (نباتات) Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور) Chordata (حبليات)
Class Magnoliopsida (ماغنولانية) Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order Sapindales (صابونيات) Diprotodontia (ثنائيات الأسنان الأمامية)
Family Rutaceae Macropodidae (Kangaroos)
Genus Acronychia Macropus (Kangaroos)
Species Acronychia imperforata Macropus rufus

Conservation Status

Beach Acronychia

LC — Least Concern

red kangaroo

LC — Least Concern

Population: ~11.5M

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beach Acronychia red kangaroo
Diet Herbivore
Average Lifespan 16 years
Average Length 1.6 m
Average Weight 85.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beach Acronychia

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

red kangaroo

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

Range

Found in Australia.

Beach Acronychia

The Beach Acronychia (Acronychia imperforata) is a species in the genus Acronychia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

red kangaroo

The largest kangaroo and largest marsupial on Earth, red kangaroos can stand 2 meters tall and weigh 90 kg, inhabiting the arid and semi-arid regions of inland Australia. Highly adapted to harsh desert conditions, they can survive without drinking water for long periods by extracting moisture from vegetation. Powerful hind legs enable 9-meter leaps and speeds up to 70 km/h. Males engage in ritualistic boxing contests to compete for females.

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