Nabarlek (Victoria River District)
Petrogale concinna concinna
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 4/07/2019
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 21/03/2014
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: None
Priority Species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derive from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
The Nabarlek is a small wallaby and the Nabarlek (Victoria River District) can be distinguished from the other 2 subspecies by its more brilliant rust-red back. It is also the smallest of the 3 subspecies. The Nabarlek species inhabit rocky areas and shelter during the day in caves located in cliffs and rockpiles and emerge at night to feed. Their diet includes a variety of grasses, sedges, ferns and forbs.
Threats
The main threats to the Nabarlek (Victoria River District) are predation by feral cats and frequent, extensive and intense fires.
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database