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Red-necked pademelon

Thylogale thetis

A small marsupial wallaby endemic to eastern Australia, characterized by its distinctive reddish neck coloration and compact body structure.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Rainforest margins, wet sclerophyll forests, and dense woodland areas in coastal regions of eastern Australia, ranging from Queensland to northeastern New South Wales

Ecological Role

Important seed disperser and prey species, contributing to forest ecosystem dynamics and supporting predator populations

Morphology

SKIN COAT Dense fur with reddish-brown dorsal coloration, lighter ventral surface, distinctive reddish neck patch
LIMBS WINGS Powerful hindlimbs adapted for hopping, shorter forelimbs used for ground navigation and feeding
HEAD SENSORY Large ears, rounded snout, excellent peripheral vision; nocturnal sensory adaptations
BODY STRUCTURE Compact, rounded body with short, muscular legs; adult body mass ranges between 3.5-7.5 kg; body length approximately 45-70 cm

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: John Robert McPherson

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Macropus agilis

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