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There are dozens of species of wallaby. They each have different scientific names. Below are a few examples:
Parma wallaby - Macropus Parma
Red-Necked or Bennett's Wallaby - Macropus rufogriseus
Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby - Petrogale xanthopus xanthopus
Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby - Petrogale penicillata
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What is the scientific name for all wallabies?
The scientific name for wallabies falls under the family Macropodidae, which includes several genera. The most recognized genus for wallabies is Macropus, which encompasses various species such as the Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis) and the Swamp Wallaby (Wallabia bicolor). Each species has its specific scientific name, but collectively, they belong to the broader classification within the Macropodidae family.
How did the wallaby get its name?
The name of the wallaby was derived from an aboriginal word for the wallaby. The Aborigines of the Port Jackson area called it walaba.
What is the Rufous Hare-Wallaby which has the scientific name of Lagorchestous hirsutus also known as?
It's also known as the 'mala'. It's an Australian marsupial. Incidentally, you made a slight error in the Latin name - it's Lagorchestes hirsutus.
What does the name wallaby mean?
The name wallaby is believed to have originated from an Aboriginal Australian language, where it roughly translates to "small kangaroo." Wallabies are marsupials that are smaller than kangaroos and are native to Australia and nearby islands.
What is the name of the front legs of the wallabies called?
The front legs of a wallaby are known as its forelegs, or forepaws.
What is the agile wallaby's scientific name?
The agile wallaby's scientific name is Macropus agilis.
What is the scientific name for the banded hare wallaby?
The scientific name for the Banded Hare-wallaby is Lagostrophus fasciatus.
What is the scientific name of the Bridled Nail-Tailed Wallaby?
The scientific name of the Bridled Nail-Tailed Wallaby is Onychogalea fraenata.
What is the scientific name for the Bennett Wallaby?
There are dozens of species of wallaby. They each have different scientific names. Below are a few examples:Parma wallaby - Macropus ParmaRed-Necked or Bennett's Wallaby - Macropus rufogriseusYellow-footed Rock-wallaby - Petrogale xanthopus xanthopusBrush-tailed Rock-wallaby - Petrogale penicillata
What is the scientific name of the yellow footed rock wallaby?
The scientific name of the Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby is Petrogale xanthopus.There are two recognised sub-species of this wallaby: Petrogale xanthopus xanthopus and Petrogalexanthopus celeris.
Scientific name for a nail tailed wallaby?
The Bridled Nailtail Wallaby - Onychogalea fraenata The Northern Nailtail Wallaby - Onychogalea unguifera
What is the scientific name for wallaby grass?
There are different types of wallaby grass. All wallaby grass belongs to the Austrodanthonia species. Scientific names include:Common Wallaby-Grass: Austrodanthonia caespitosaBristly Wallaby-Grass: Austrodanthonia setaceaCommon Swamp Wallaby-Grass: Amphibromus nervosusBudawangs Wallaby-Grass: Plinthanthesis rodwayiRinged Wallaby-Grass: AustrodanthoniacaespitoseThere are nearly 30 species of wallaby grass. Each one has its own scientific name. The genus for wallaby grass is Austrodanthonia. You can follow the link below to the names of 25 Austrodanthonia species.
What is the wallaby's common name?
Wallaby is its common name.
What is the scientific name for all wallabies?
The scientific name for wallabies falls under the family Macropodidae, which includes several genera. The most recognized genus for wallabies is Macropus, which encompasses various species such as the Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis) and the Swamp Wallaby (Wallabia bicolor). Each species has its specific scientific name, but collectively, they belong to the broader classification within the Macropodidae family.
How did the wallaby get its name?
The name of the wallaby was derived from an aboriginal word for the wallaby. The Aborigines of the Port Jackson area called it walaba.
What the name of a Wallaby that starts with the letter H?
Hare Wallaby.
What is the scientific name for a tree kangaroo?
There are many types of kangaroos and have many scientific names.# Eastern Grey. Its scientific name is "Macropus giganteus". # Red kangaroo. Its scientific name is "Macropus Rufus". # Western Grey. Its scientific name is "Macropus Fuliginosus". ---- It depends on the kangaroo species. There are dozens of kangaroo species, from the Red Kangaroo down through the wallaby family, to the tiny musky-rat kangaroo (Hypsiprymnodon moschatus). Wallaby names range from the same genus as the larger kangaroo (Macropus) whilst others are in related genera such as Dendrolagus, Petrogale, Onychogalea, Lagorchestes and Lagostrophus.
