Red-legged pademelon
A species of Pademelons Scientific name : Thylogale stigmatica Genus : Pademelons
Red-legged pademelon, A species of Pademelons
Scientific name: Thylogale stigmatica
Genus: Pademelons
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Description
The Rotbeinfilander (Thylogale stigmatica) is a kangaroo species of the genus Filander (Thylogale). In Europe, the species is no longer maintained, former holders are Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Berlin, Antwerp and Zurich.
General Info
Lifespan
6-11 years
Diet
Red-legged pademelon, commonly known as the Red-legged Pademelon, sustains primarily on a herbivorous diet. The variety encompasses forest leaves, ferns, and fruits, with a particular affinity for soft, succulent shoots typical of its moist forest habitat.
Appearance
Red-legged pademelon is a small sized marsupial with a compact body, characterized by coarse and thick, pelage that is predominantly dark brown or black with a pale belly. It has striking diagnostic facial markings, including pronounced white stripes below the eyes. Males and females appear similar; differences in size or coloration are not substantial.
Behavior
Red-legged pademelon is a nocturnal marsupial, noted for its unusual, hopping gait when alarmed. Normally solitary, it communicates via a range of vocalizations and scent-markings, securing specific territories. A browser by nature, red-legged pademelon focuses on leaves and fruits during feeding, aiding its survival in forested habitats.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Diprotodontians Family
Macropods Genus
Pademelons Species
Red-legged pademelon 
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