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Macropus rufus, Red Kangaroo
Assessment by: Ellis, M., van Weenen, J., Copley, P., Dickman, C., Mawson, P. &
Woinarski, J.
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Citation: Ellis, M., van Weenen, J., Copley, P., Dickman, C., Mawson, P. & Woinarski, J. 2016.
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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
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Distribution Map
Macropus rufus
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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.
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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
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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
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