Dusky Pademelon
Dusky Pademelon
Dusky Pademelon
In the forests of New Guinea, the dusky pademelon lives a quiet life. They are adorable wallabies, known for their dark brown fur. Let's take a closer look at the ecology of the dusky pademelon and the environment they call home.
Dusky Pademelon Basic Infomation
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| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thylogale brunii |
| Taxonomic Status | ACCEPTED |
| Rank | SPECIES |
| Vernacular Names | Dusky Pademelon |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Diprotodontia |
| Family | Macropodidae |
| Genus | Thylogale |
| Habitats | New Guinea, Yapen Island |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern (LC) |
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Size
They measure about 22 to 31 inches (55 to 80 centimeters) in body length, with their tails measuring around 12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 centimeters). They weigh about 6.6 to 22 pounds (3 to 10 kilograms), and males are larger than females.
Lifespan
Their lifespan in the wild is about 5 to 7 years.
Distribution
They are found on the island of New Guinea and its surrounding islands. They inhabit lowland tropical rainforests and wetlands.
Dusky Pademelon Q&A
What kind of wallaby is the dusky pademelon?
The dusky pademelon is a medium-sized wallaby species belonging to the genus Thylogale.
They are known for their dark brown fur and short tail. In English, they are called 'dusky pademelons.' The word 'dusky' means 'dim' or 'dark', referring to their darker fur color compared to other pademelons. They are found on the island of New Guinea and its surrounding islands, including Yapen Island. They inhabit lowland tropical rainforests and wetlands. They are nocturnal, spending the day resting in bushes and tree hollows, and becoming active at night to forage for food. They are often solitary but can sometimes form small groups of a few to a dozen individuals. They are herbivores and primarily eat grasses and leaves.
What do dusky pademelons eat?
Dusky pademelons are herbivores, primarily eating grasses, leaves, fruits, and other vegetation.
They are most active in the mornings and evenings, foraging for food. They have a keen sense of smell and can locate fallen fruits and seeds on the ground. They prefer soft grasses and leaves. They also need to drink water and may travel to rivers or lakes to find water sources.
[Quiz!] Can dusky pademelons climb trees?
Dusky pademelons are not good at climbing trees.
They are mainly terrestrial and use their strong, thick hind legs to hop and move around. However, they can climb low trees or lean against them to reach fruits or leaves. They are not adapted to live in trees like tree kangaroos.
[Quiz!] Are dusky pademelons endangered?
Dusky pademelons are listed as 'Least Concern' (LC) on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List.
This means that they are not currently considered endangered. However, their numbers may be declining due to habitat loss and hunting. To protect dusky pademelons, it is essential to conserve their forest and wetland habitats and promote coexistence with humans.
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Dusky Pademelon Type of List
Characteristics of Dusky Pademelons
- Belong to the genus Thylogale
- Dark brown fur
- Short tail
- About 22 to 31 inches (55 to 80 centimeters) in length
- Tail about 12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 centimeters) long
- Weigh about 6.6 to 22 pounds (3 to 10 kilograms)
- Found on the island of New Guinea and its surrounding islands
- Inhabit lowland tropical rainforests and wetlands
- Nocturnal
- Often solitary but sometimes form small groups
- Eat grasses and leaves
- Least Concern (LC)
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