description Western brush wallaby Overview
The western brush wallaby is the macropod Notamacropus irma, also known as the black-gloved wallaby. Claude Jourdan described it in 1837, and the species is native to the southwestern coastal region of Western Australia. It is generally gray with white markings around the face and limbs, while the dark coloring of its lower limbs provides the alternative common name; unlike many macropods, it is chiefly active during the day and feeds mainly on grass.
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What is the scientific name of the western brush wallaby?
The western brush wallaby is Notamacropus irma. It is also known as the black-gloved wallaby.
Where does the western brush wallaby live?
It is native to the southwestern coastal region of Western Australia. Its range includes bushland and other habitats in the southwest of the state.
Why is it called the black-gloved wallaby?
The name refers to the dark coloring around its forelimbs or paws. The animal is generally gray with white markings around the face and other parts of the body.
Who described the western brush wallaby?
Claude Jourdan described the species in 1837. Modern classifications place it in the genus Notamacropus.
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