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brush-tailed rock wallaby

Petrogale penicillata

Vulnerable

About

The Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby (Petrogale penicillata) is a species in the genus Petrogale. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.

Found in New Zealand. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Diprotodontia (Marsupials)

Family

Macropodidae (Kangaroos)

Genus

Petrogale

Species

Petrogale penicillata (brush-tailed rock wallaby)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of brush-tailed rock wallaby?

The scientific name of brush-tailed rock wallaby is Petrogale penicillata. It belongs to the genus Petrogale.

What is the conservation status of brush-tailed rock wallaby?

brush-tailed rock wallaby (Petrogale penicillata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does brush-tailed rock wallaby live?

brush-tailed rock wallaby is found in Found in New Zealand. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include New Zealand.

What family does brush-tailed rock wallaby belong to?

brush-tailed rock wallaby (Petrogale penicillata) belongs to the genus Petrogale, which is part of the taxonomic family Macropodidae.

Is brush-tailed rock wallaby endangered?

Yes, brush-tailed rock wallaby (Petrogale penicillata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does brush-tailed rock wallaby belong to?

brush-tailed rock wallaby (Petrogale penicillata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).