Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby (central-western Queensland)
Petrogale xanthopus celeris
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 5/05/2016
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Near Threatened
Listed since: 15/06/2015
Population trend: Unknown
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 Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby (central-western Queensland) has a restricted distribution in the rocky ranges of central-western Queensland. The subspecies is mostly nocturnal, and shelters during the day in caves and rock crevices. It is closely associated with rugged rocky areas, along the edges of low sandstone tablelands and hills.
Threats
The main threats to the Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby is predation by foxes and habitat change and competition for food resources with livestock and feral goats.