Bennett's wallaby
Scientific name: Notamacropus rufogriseus
- How weight is recorded: Whole weight
Field notes
Appearance
Grey-brown coat with reddish-brown shoulders and upper back; males larger and more muscular than females. Distinctive long tail used for balance; hind legs heavily muscled.
Size and weight
Males 18–24 kg, females 12–17 kg; body length 55–65 cm plus tail 35–42 cm.
Habitat
Open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands with scattered cover. Prefers areas with access to water and mixed herbaceous vegetation at low to moderate elevations.
Distribution
Native to southeastern Australia (eastern Victoria and New South Wales); introduced populations established in Tasmania and parts of mainland Australia. Favours open woodland edges and grassland mosaics.
Diet
Grazer and browser consuming native grasses, clover, and shrub foliage; seasonal preference shifts toward fresh growth after rainfall.
Behaviour
Crepuscular and nocturnal, active from late afternoon through early morning. Solitary or in small loose groups; moves by bounding gait with characteristic tail drag.
Hunting tips
Search for tracks in soft ground near water sources and feeding areas—prints show distinctive hind-foot length of 8–10 cm. Glass open areas at dawn and dusk for grazing animals; approach from downwind using terrain folds and scattered scrub for concealment. Listen for movement in grass and watch for characteristic tail drag marks along regular pathways.
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.