Nabarlek

For other uses, see Nabarlek (disambiguation).

Nabarlek
Petrogale cocinna by John Gould and H. C. Richter, Mammals of Australia (1863)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Infraclass: Marsupialia
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Macropodidae
Genus: Petrogale
Species:
P. concinna
Binomial name
Petrogale concinna
Gould, 1842[2]
Distribution within Australia (green)
Synonyms
  • Petrogale concinna canescens (Thomas, 1909)
  • Petrogale concinna monastria (Thomas, 1926)

The nabarlek (Petrogale concinna) is a small species of macropod found in northern Australia. They are a shy and nocturnal animal that resides in rocky hollows and forages in the surrounding area. Their diet is grasses, sedges, and ferns found in and around their scrub covered refuges. They are distinguished by a reddish tinge to the mostly grey fur and a distinct stripe at the cheek. They move with great speed and agility when observed, with a forward leaning posture and a bushy tail that arches over the back.

  1. ^ Woinarski, J.; Burbidge, A.A. (2016). "Petrogale concinna". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T16761A21955087. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-1.RLTS.T16761A21955087.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Gould1842 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).