Eastern Short-eared Rock-wallaby
Petrogale wilkinsi
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 110
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The eastern short-eared rock-wallaby or Wilkins' rock-wallaby (Petrogale wilkinsi) is a species of rock-wallaby found in the northernmost parts of the Northern Territory of Australia, and is common in the Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks. It was thought to be a subpopulation of the short-eared rock-wallaby Petrogale brachyotis found in the Kimberley (Western Australia), but recent genetic and morphological studies have shown it to be distinct. Wilkins' rock-wallaby is smaller, has more distinct grey/brown markings on its head and sides, and more colourful limbs than the western species.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Eastern short-eared rock-wallaby”.