How to Identify Macropodidae

Macropodidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diprotodontia, class Mammalia. The family contains 24 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Macropodidae Species

How to identify Setonix brachyurus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1830)

Setonix brachyurus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1830)

Setonix brachyurus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1830)

Setonix brachyurus, the quokka, is a small macropod found in south-west Western …

How to identify Macropus robustus Gould, 1840

Macropus robustus Gould, 1840

Macropus robustus Gould, 1840

The common wallaroo is a common nocturnal solitary macropod species with charact…

How to identify Petrogale lateralis Gould, 1842

Petrogale lateralis Gould, 1842

Petrogale lateralis Gould, 1842

Petrogale lateralis, the black-flanked rock-wallaby, is a marsupial with distinc…

How to identify Petrogale mareeba Eldredge & Close, 1992

Petrogale mareeba Eldredge & Close, 1992

Petrogale mareeba Eldredge & Close, 1992

Petrogale mareeba, the Mareeba rock-wallaby, is a rare rock-wallaby found in res…

How to identify Petrogale assimilis Ramsay, 1877

Petrogale assimilis Ramsay, 1877

Petrogale assimilis Ramsay, 1877

Petrogale assimilis, the allied rock-wallaby, is an endemic Australian wallaby f…

How to identify Notamacropus rufogriseus (Desmarest, 1817)

Notamacropus rufogriseus (Desmarest, 1817)

Notamacropus rufogriseus (Desmarest, 1817)

Red-necked wallabies (Notamacropus rufogriseus) are distinctive Australian marsu…

How to identify Macropus rufus (Desmarest, 1822)

Macropus rufus (Desmarest, 1822)

Macropus rufus (Desmarest, 1822)

Macropus rufus, the red kangaroo, is the largest kangaroo species native to inla…

How to identify Macropus agilis (Gould, 1841)

Macropus agilis (Gould, 1841)

Macropus agilis (Gould, 1841)

Macropus agilis, the agile wallaby, is a sexually dimorphic Australian and New G…

How to identify Petrogale wilkinsi Thomas, 1926

Petrogale wilkinsi Thomas, 1926

Petrogale wilkinsi Thomas, 1926

Petrogale wilkinsi is a small dark macropod species found across the Top End of …

How to identify Petrogale xanthopus Gray, 1854

Petrogale xanthopus Gray, 1854

Petrogale xanthopus Gray, 1854

Petrogale xanthopus, the yellow-footed rock-wallaby, is a coloured wallaby found…

How to identify Thylogale billardierii (Desmarest, 1822)

Thylogale billardierii (Desmarest, 1822)

Thylogale billardierii (Desmarest, 1822)

Thylogale billardierii, the Tasmanian pademelon, is an abundant marsupial found …

How to identify Petrogale brachyotis (Gould, 1840)

Petrogale brachyotis (Gould, 1840)

Petrogale brachyotis (Gould, 1840)

Petrogale brachyotis, the short-eared rock-wallaby, is a varied rock-wallaby spe…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Macropodidae?

Macropodidae animals belong to the Diprotodontia order in the Animalia kingdom. Additionally, quokkas are known for their ability to climb trees. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Macropodidae?

Macropodidae is classified in the order Diprotodontia, class Mammalia, phylum Chordata. The allied rock-wallaby typically has a dark muzzle and a dark patch around its armpits, plus a pale stripe on its cheek and a second pale stripe across its hips.

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