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red kangaroo

Macropus rufus

Least Concern →
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
16 years
Length
1.6 m
Weight
85.0 kg
Population
11.5M
Trend
→ Stable

About

アカカンガルー（Macropus rufus）は地球最大のカンガルーであり最大の有袋類で、体高2メートル、体重90kgに達し、オーストラリア内陸の乾燥・半乾燥地域に生息する。過酷な砂漠環境に高度に適応しており、植物から水分を抽出することで長期間水なしで生存できる。強力な後ろ足で9メートルのジャンプと時速70kmの走行が可能だ。オスはメスを巡って儀式的なボクシング対決を繰り広げる。

Fun Facts

  • ✨ Kangaroos cannot walk backward.
  • ✨ Joeys are born the size of a grape.
  • ✨ They can survive months without drinking water.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

🌾 Savanna 🌿 Grassland 🏜️ Desert

Found in Australia.

🇦🇺 Australia

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore
red kangaroo is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore
Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern
Estimated Population
11.5M
Population Trend
→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索動物)
Class
Mammalia (哺乳類)
Order
Diprotodontia (カンガルー目)
Family
Macropodidae (Kangaroos)
Genus
Macropus (Kangaroos)
Species
Macropus rufus (red kangaroo)

Names in Other Languages

German Rotes Riesenkänguruh

Similar Species in Macropus

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black-striped wallaby
Macropus dorsalis
Least Concern
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red-necked wallaby
Macropus rufogriseus
Least Concern
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tammar wallaby
Macropus eugenii
Least Concern
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parma wallaby
Macropus parma
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of red kangaroo?
The scientific name of red kangaroo is Macropus rufus. It belongs to the genus Macropus.
What is the conservation status of red kangaroo?
red kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does red kangaroo live?
red kangaroo is found in Found in Australia.. Countries include Australia.
What family does red kangaroo belong to?
red kangaroo (Macropus rufus) belongs to the genus Macropus, which is part of the taxonomic family Macropodidae.
What does red kangaroo eat?
red kangaroo is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does red kangaroo live?
red kangaroo has an average lifespan of approximately 16 years in the wild.
How many red kangaroo are left in the wild?
The estimated wild population of red kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is approximately 11,500,000 individuals.
Is red kangaroo endangered?
No, red kangaroo (Macropus rufus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Macropus — 5 Species

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black-striped wallaby
Macropus dorsalis
LC
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red kangaroo
Macropus rufus
LC
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red-necked wallaby
Macropus rufogriseus
LC 🦘
tammar wallaby
Macropus eugenii
LC 🦘
parma wallaby
Macropus parma
NT
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