Macropus dorsalis (Gray, 1837)

Black- striped wallaby

Species recognized by The Integrated Taxonomic Information System external link, T Orrell (custodian) in 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC) external link Showing: scientific names

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Todd Jewell, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
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Chris Yahnke, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
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Nancy Shefferly, Animal Diversity Web Staff
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Jewell, T. and C. Yahnke. 2004. "Macropus dorsalis" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 25, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Macropus_dorsalis.html. 

 

Macropus dorsalis gets its common name, black-striped wallaby, from the black stripe that runs along the middle of its back. The head and body stand from 100 cm to 159 cm in height, with the tail being 54 to 83 cm in length. Like other members of the Macropodidae, the length of the tail is an adaptation that allows them to balance both when moving and sitting still. The hind legs also tend to be larger and stronger than the front legs, allowing these animals to use a jumping motion for movement. Adult males tend to be three times larger than adult females. (Feldhamer et al., 1999; Noah's Ark Wildlife Coalition and Inc, 2002)

 
References
  • Noah's Ark Wildlife Coalition, Inc. 2002. "Guide To Caring For Australian Animals" (On-line). Noah's Ark Wildlife Coalition. Accessed June 22, 2004 at http://www.noahsark.org.au/?act=wildlife&file=macropodsinfo#can5 .
  • Feldhamer, G., L. Drickamer, S. Vessey, J. Merritt. 1999. Mammalogy: Adaptatation, Diversity, and Ecology. USA: McGraw Hill.
"Macropus dorsalis (Gray, 1837)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/122930". Accessed 20 Mar 2010.