Dama wallaby
Scientific name: Notamacropus eugenii
- How weight is recorded: Whole weight
Field notes
Appearance
Reddish-brown to grey-brown coat with white underparts and dark dorsal stripe. Males larger and more muscular than females; distinctive long tail used for balance.
Size and weight
Males 18–24 kg, 120–135 cm body length; females 12–18 kg, 110–125 cm.
Habitat
Open to lightly wooded grasslands, scrubland, and semi-arid plains. Prefers areas with scattered shrubs and access to water.
Distribution
Native to southwestern Australia (Western Australia and South Australia). Inhabits semi-arid and coastal heath environments.
Diet
Grasses, forbs, and shrub leaves; seasonal shift toward succulent vegetation during wet months.
Behaviour
Primarily crepuscular and nocturnal; solitary or in small loose groups. Moves with characteristic hopping gait; rests in shade during day.
Hunting tips
Look for worn trails through grass and shrubland, particularly near water sources and sheltered day-beds. Droppings are small, dark pellets clustered in feeding areas. Approach from downwind during dawn and dusk; use terrain folds and vegetation for cover. Glass open areas early and late light for silhouettes.
Whole weight
This species is logged by whole weight — the animal weighed entire, as taken.
Where it is hunted
Listed as huntable in 1 country in Huntify.
Names in other languages
Current language: en
These field notes are general species knowledge, not legal advice. Always check the current seasons, quotas and firearm rules where you hunt.