Osphranter rufus

(Desmarest, 1822)

Vernacular names
English : Red kangaroo
French : Kangourou roux

Classification
Class : Mammalia
Order : Diprotodontia
Family : Macropodidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
140 cm body length (tail 100 cm), weight up to 92 kg, females are much smaller. One of the biggest kangaroo species, males are rufous-brown with grayer legs, female is all grey. Both sexes show white cheek band. Large head.

Range and habitat
This species has a wide range comprising inland and western Australia. Never occurs in hilly areas. Found in lowland grasslands and shrublands never far from water.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not listed
Status : The species has a large range and remains common despite of urbanization and hunting in some parts of its range. Occurs in many protected areas.
Ex-Situ Programs : SSP in America, ESB in Europe

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