Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Diprotodontia
Family
Macropodidae
Genus
Petrogale
Species
Petrogale burbidgei
Status
near threatened
Colours
Distinguishing features
The monjon is an olive-buff colour with a white stripe over its hip. The lower part of the nose is black and hairless, while the tip and upper part of the nose have very short hair. The tail is a light grey-brown with a dark brown to black brush on the tail's tip.
It is similar to the Nabarlek (Petrogale concinna) except it has no molars and has shorter ears and feet. The two species are not known to inhabit the same locations. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 35 cm and averaging 32 cm (Head and body combined length, excluding the tail)
Synonyms
Similar taxa
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is found in areas of the Kimberley region of Western Australia and also on some islands in the Bonaparte Archipelago. (Wikipedia)
