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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

붉은캥거루(Macropus rufus)는 지구에서 가장 큰 캥거루이자 가장 큰 유대류로, 키 2m, 체중 90kg에 달하며 호주 내륙의 건조 및 반건조 지역에 서식한다. 혹독한 사막 환경에 고도로 적응해 식물에서 수분을 추출함으로써 오랫동안 물 없이 생존할 수 있다. 강력한 뒷다리로 9m 도약과 시속 70km 달리기가 가능하다. 수컷들은 암컷을 차지하기 위해 의식적인 권투 대결을 벌인다.

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 (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Mammalia (포유류)
Order
Diprotodontia (캥거루목)
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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