description Parma wallaby Overview
The Parma wallaby (Notamacropus parma) is a small macropodid marsupial native to the wet forests of northeastern New South Wales, Australia. It was long believed scarce before a population was discovered on New Zealand's Kawau Island in 1965, where it had been introduced in the 19th century. It is among the smallest wallabies and feeds mainly on vegetation in dense forest understory.
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Where is the Parma wallaby native to?
The Parma wallaby, Notamacropus parma, is native to wet forests in northeastern New South Wales, Australia. It is a small member of the macropod family.
Why was the Parma wallaby thought to be rare?
For a long time, the Parma wallaby was believed to be scarce or possibly extinct in parts of its native range. A population was found on New Zealand's Kawau Island in 1965, where the species had been introduced.
Is the Parma wallaby from New Zealand?
No. Its native range is in northeastern New South Wales, Australia. The Kawau Island population in New Zealand came from an introduction rather than the wallaby's original range.
What is the scientific name of the Parma wallaby?
Its current scientific name is Notamacropus parma. It is a small wallaby associated with forest habitat rather than open grassland.
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