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The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ ISSN 2307-8235 (online) IUCN 2008: T40567A21953534 Macropus rufus, Red Kangaroo Assessment by: Ellis, M., van Weenen, J., Copley, P., Dickman, C., Mawson, P. & Woinarski, J. View on www.iucnredlist.org Citation: Ellis, M., van Weenen, J., Copley, P., Dickman, C., Mawson, P. & Woinarski, J. 2016. Macropus rufus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T40567A21953534. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T40567A21953534.en Copyright: © 2016 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources Reproduction of this publication for educational or other non-commercial purposes is authorized without prior written permission from the copyright holder provided the source is fully acknowledged. Reproduction of this publication for resale, reposting or other commercial purposes is prohibited without prior written permission from the copyright holder. For further details see Terms of Use. 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THE IUCN RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES™ Taxonomy Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Animalia Chordata Mammalia Diprotodontia Macropodidae Taxon Name: Macropus rufus (Desmarest, 1822) Common Name(s): • English: Red Kangaroo Assessment Information Red List Category & Criteria: Least Concern ver 3.1 Year Published: 2016 Date Assessed: June 15, 2015 Justification: Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, occurrence in a number of protected areas, lack of major threats, and because it is unlikely to be declining at nearly the rate required to qualify for listing in a threatened category. Previously Published Red List Assessments 2008 – Least Concern (LC) – http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T40567A10334778.en 1996 – Lower Risk/least concern (LR/lc) 1996 – Lower Risk/least concern (LR/lc) Geographic Range Range Description: This species is endemic to Australia, where it is distributed throughout the arid regions of the country. Country Occurrence: Native: Australia © The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Macropus rufus – published in 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T40567A21953534.en 1 Distribution Map Macropus rufus © The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Macropus rufus – published in 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T40567A21953534.en 2 Population It is an abundant species (Croft and Clancy 2008) that is subject to commercial take under nationally approved management plans. Its abundance is limited by dingo predation, hence it is generally greater in abundance south of the dog fence or within dingo controlled zones. The species has benefited from pastoral infrastructure (i.e., artificial water sources). Current Population Trend: Stable Habitat and Ecology (see Appendix for additional information) It is found in arid and semi arid habitats. Animals are dependant on green herbage, and populations subsequently decline during drought periods (Croft and Clancy 2008). It is capable of travelling long distances (over 200 km) in response to localized rainfall. Systems: Terrestrial Threats There appear to be no major threats to this species. There is regulated harvesting of this species for meat and hides. Conservation Actions (see Appendix for additional information) This species is present in many protected areas. Harvesting of the species is regulated. Credits Assessor(s): Ellis, M., van Weenen, J., Copley, P., Dickman, C., Mawson, P. & Woinarski, J. Reviewer(s): Johnson, C.N. & Hawkins, C. © The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Macropus rufus – published in 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T40567A21953534.en 3 Bibliography Croft, D. B. and Clancy, T. F. 2008. Red Kangaroo, Macropus rufus. In: S. Van Dyck and R. Strahan (eds), The mammals of Australia. Third Edition, pp. 352-354. Reed New Holland, Sydney, Australia. IUCN. 2016. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2016-2. Available at: www.iucnredlist.org. (Accessed: 04 September 2016). Citation Ellis, M., van Weenen, J., Copley, P., Dickman, C., Mawson, P. & Woinarski, J. 2016. Macropus rufus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T40567A21953534. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T40567A21953534.en Disclaimer To make use of this information, please check the Terms of Use. External Resources For Images and External Links to Additional Information, please see the Red List website. © The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Macropus rufus – published in 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T40567A21953534.en 4 Appendix Habitats (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes) Habitat Season Suitability Major Importance? 2. Savanna -> 2.1. Savanna - Dry - Suitable - 3. Shrubland -> 3.5. Shrubland - Subtropical/Tropical Dry - Suitable - 4. Grassland -> 4.5. Grassland - Subtropical/Tropical Dry - Suitable - 8. Desert -> 8.1. Desert - Hot - Suitable - 14. Artificial/Terrestrial -> 14.2. Artificial/Terrestrial - Pastureland - Suitable - Conservation Actions in Place (http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes) Conservation Actions in Place In-Place Land/Water Protection and Management Conservation sites identified: Yes, over entire range In-Place Species Management Harvest management plan: Yes Additional Data Fields Population Population severely fragmented: No © The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Macropus rufus – published in 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T40567A21953534.en 5 The IUCN Red List Partnership The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ is produced and managed by the IUCN Global Species Programme, the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) and The IUCN Red List Partnership. The IUCN Red List Partners are: Arizona State University; BirdLife International; Botanic Gardens Conservation International; Conservation International; NatureServe; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Sapienza University of Rome; Texas A&M University; and Zoological Society of London. THE IUCN RED LIST OF THREATENED SPECIES™