Parma Wallaby

Notamacropus parma


The Parma wallaby is found in wet, densely vegetated forest habitats across New South Wales, Australia.

  • Least Concern
  • Near Threatened
  • Vulnerable
  • Endangered
  • Critically Endangered
  • Extinct in the Wild
  • Extinct

Parma wallaby


Parma wallabies communicate using visual signals such as stamping, quivering, tail wagging, and scent marking. The Parma wallaby is the smallest member of the Macropodidae family and the smallest Australian wallaby. On average, the Parma wallaby weighs only around 5 kg.

Key Facts

Family:
Notamacropus parma
Diet:
Parma wallabies are herbivores and primarily feed on grasses, herbs, and other plant materials.
Height:
A typical adult will grow to around 18 inches tall
Life Span:
Parma wallabies typically live for 6 to 8 years in the wild, but can live much longer in captivity, reaching 11 to 15 years.
Habitat:
wet, densely vegetated forest habitats across New South Wales, Australia.
Weight:
Around 5kg
Did you know?
They vocalise by making clucking and coughing sounds, which are often heard during the mating season.

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