What is the scientific name of the red-necked wallaby?
Q: What is the scientific name of the red-necked wallaby?
A: The scientific name of the red-necked wallaby is Macropus rufogriseus.
Q: Where can red-necked wallabies be found?
A: Red-necked wallabies are found along the coast and forests of eastern Australia, from Rockhampton, Queensland to the South Australian border; in Tasmania and on many of the Bass Strait islands (many of which may have been introduced to the islands).
Q: How much do males weigh?
A: Males can weigh more than 20 kg.
Q: What does a red-necked wallaby look like?
A: A red-necked wallaby looks like a kangaroo. It has a black nose and paws, white stripe on its upper lip, and a medium grey coat with a red color on its neck.
Q: Are there any subspecies of red-necked wallabies?
A: Yes, there are two subspecies - Macropus rufogriseus rufogriseus (also called Bennett's Wallaby) and Macropus rufogriseus banksianus.
Q: How long does a joey stay in its mother's pouch?
A: A joey stays in its mother's pouch for 9 months before continuing to feed from her until 12–15 months old.
Q: When do Tasmanian form of red-necked wallabies breed?
A: The Tasmanian form breeds mostly between February and April each year.
