Mammalia
LC
Least Concern
Least Concern (LC)
It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk.
IUCN Red List classification
Herbivore
Red kangaroo
Osphranter rufus
The red kangaroo is a large hopping marsupial with a muscular tail.
Natural habitat
Arid plains, grasslands and open scrub.
Geographic distribution
Mainland Australia.
Diet
Grasses and other low plants.
Key characteristics
A large hopping marsupial with a muscular tail.
Hopping becomes energy-efficient over long distances.
