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Macropus rufus
Macropus rufus
Red Kangaroo
(shown with Macropus rufus)
Photographer: Sharon Chester

ID: 0000 0000 0405 0786 (2005-04-17)

Copyright © 2005 Sharon Chester

 
INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO
  • date of photo  Mar 1, 1981
  • this photo depicts an animal that was captive or collected
  • photo location   Toronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia
  • animal's place of origin   Toronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia (Australia)
  • family Macropodidae
  • order Diprotodontia
  • notes   The eastern and western gray kangaroos are the largest living marsupials. The red kangaroo, Macropus rufus, shown in the background is slightly smaller.
  • photo category: Animal - Mammal

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   Red Kangaroo (ITIS )
  • View all photos in CalPhotos of Macropus rufus
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  • Reviewers' comments about this photo (review or add another comment)
    1. Reviewed by Rohan Clarke    Aug 5, 2008

    Action: changed name from "Macropus giganteus" to "Macropus rufus "

    Reviewer's comments:
         "This is a Red Kangaroo Macropus rufus. It is either an adult female or a 'blue' male. Diagnostic features include the pale facial stripe, the large ears and the overall pelage colour"

     
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