Mammal
Red-necked Wallaby
The rusty-shouldered grazer of eastern Australia
Family Macropodidae
Macropodidae is a taxonomic family in the order Diprotodontia, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 4 of its members: Red-necked Wallaby, Goodfellow's Tree-kangaroo, Red Kangaroo and 1 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Macropodidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-necked Wallaby Notamacropus rufogriseus | 18 kg | 1.4 m | 40 km/h | 9 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
| Goodfellow's Tree-kangaroo Dendrolagus goodfellowi | 7.5 kg | 1.3 m | 16 km/h | 14 yrs | Oceania | Endangered |
| Red Kangaroo Osphranter rufus | 90 kg | 1.6 m | 70 km/h | 16 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
| Quokka Setonix brachyurus | 4 kg | 50 cm | 30 km/h | 10 yrs | Oceania | Vulnerable |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
