| Latin Name |
Macropus agilis |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| Australia & Papua New Guinea |
| Colour |
Sandy/Brown |
| Length |
80 cms (31.5 inches) |
| Tail |
75 cms (29.5 inches) |
| Weight |
- |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Agile Wallabies are medium sized wallabies that have a body length of 80 cms (31.5 inches) and a tail length of 75 cms (29.5 inches). They are light sandy/brown in colour with a pale coloured underside.
Habitat
Agile Wallabies can be found in northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. They inhabit open forests, woodlands, coastal plains and flood plains.
Diet
Agile Wallabies feed on grasses and leaves.
Breeding
Agile Wallabies breed at any time during the year and after a 1 month gestation period a single joey is born. The joey remains in its mother's pouch for 7 - 8 months and they are fully weaned at 10 - 12 months old.
Subspecies
There are four subspecies of the Agile Wallaby:
Macropus agilis agilis
They are found in the Northern Territory
Macropus agilis jardinii
They are found on the northern and eastern coasts of Queensland
Macropus agilis nigrescens
They are found in the Kimberley and Arnhem Land regions of Western Australia
Macropus agilis papuanus
They are found in southern and southeastern Papua New Guinea and some neighbouring islands.
Interesting Facts
Agile Wallabies are also known as:
Sand Wallaby
Grass Wallaby
River Wallaby
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