Red-bellied Pademelon
Thylogale billardierii
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 2,946
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The Tasmanian pademelon (Thylogale billardierii), also known as the rufous-bellied pademelon or red-bellied pademelon, is the sole species of pademelon found in Tasmania, and was formerly found throughout southeastern Australia. This pademelon has developed heavier and bushier fur than its northern relatives, which inhabit eastern and northern Australia and New Guinea. The scientific name honours J.J.H. Labillardier, who collected the first specimen on an expedition to what was then Van Diemen's Land in 1792. There are no recognised subspecies.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Tasmanian pademelon”.