description Black-flanked rock-wallaby Overview
The black-flanked rock-wallaby (Petrogale lateralis) is a species of marsupial native to rocky habitats across western and central Australia. It was described by John Gould in 1840 and is known to Indigenous Anangu people as warru. The species has a dark flank stripe and distinctive patterning that distinguishes it from other Petrogale species. It is currently classified as vulnerable due to threats from introduced predators such as foxes and feral cats, habitat fragmentation, and altered fire regimes.
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What is the scientific name of the black-flanked rock-wallaby?
Its scientific name is Petrogale lateralis. John Gould described the species in 1840.
What do Anangu people call the black-flanked rock-wallaby?
The Anangu name for the black-flanked rock-wallaby is warru. The name is especially associated with the species in central and western Australian cultural and conservation work.
Where does the black-flanked rock-wallaby live?
It is native to rocky habitats across western and central Australia. It uses rock shelters, cliffs, and rugged terrain for cover from predators and heat.
How can the black-flanked rock-wallaby be recognized?
A dark stripe along its flank is one of its most recognizable features. It is a small marsupial adapted to rocky Australian environments rather than open grassland.
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