Black-flanked rock-wallaby
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| phylum | Chordata | The black-flanked rock-wallaby (Petrogale lateralis), also known as the black-footed rock-wallaby or warru, is a kind of wallaby, one of several rock-wallabies in the genus Petrogale.
The black-flanked rock-wallaby is a rather wary animal, with black and grey colouration to blend in with its rocky surroundings, later to lighten in colour during summer. It has short, thick, woolly fur that is particularly dense around the base of the tail, rump and flanks. Its long, brushy tail is quite useful for retaining balance as they hop from one rock to another, and the soles of its feet are highly textured to prevent slipping. For more information visit the Wikipedia Entry |
| class | Mammalia | |
| superorder | Metatheria | |
| order | Diprotodontia | |
| suborder | Macropodiformes | |
| family | Macropodidae | |
| Genus | Petrogale | |
| Species | P. lateralis |
