Petrogale coenensis

The petrogale of the Cape York ( Petrogale coenensis ) is a species of Wallaby found in the North-East of the Australia

Description

It measures 45 to 59 cm in height; its tail measures approximately 50 cm. It weighs 6 kg. The upper part of the body is gray-brown. There is very little difference between him and the six other species of Petrogale S found in this area and the differences were made only by genetic study.

Distribution and habitat

One meets it in the center of the Cape York, between the rivers Musgrave and Pascoe. It is the only one of the seven species of Petrogale S of the area to being completely separate of the six others. He lives the rock areas (throats, fall, hills) of the wooded areas.

Food

He nourishes grass growths, fruits, seeds and flowers. He lets himself nourish with the hand.

Lifestyle

Reproduction

It reproduces all the year.

References

Groves, Hake (16 November 2005). in Wilson, D.E., and Reeder, D.M. (eds): Mammal Species off the World, 3rd edition, Johns Hopkins University Near, 66-67. ISBN 0-801-88221-4.
Marsupial Australasian & Monotreme Specialist Group (1996). Petrogale assimilis. 2006 IUCN Red List off Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved one 2007-01-28.
Menkhorst, Peter (2001). In Field to the Mammals Australia Guides off. Oxford University Near, 130.

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