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Western grey kangaroo

Macropus fuliginosus · Macropodidae · Diprotodontia

Best monthsJan · Sep–Octmost records
Records112,807in 1 country
Most seen inAustralia112,807 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Western grey kangaroo
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About

Western grey kangaroo in brief

The western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus) is a mammal of the Macropodidae family — species of mammal.

In Australia it has 112,807 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, September and October and fall to their lowest in February and April.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Australia112,807 records · best Sep, Oct
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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