How difficult is it to keep Parma Wallaby?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the lifespan of Parma Wallaby?

The average lifespan of Parma Wallaby is 11-15 years (in captivity). With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Parma Wallaby get?

Parma Wallaby typically reaches Head-body 45-53cm, tail 40-54cm, males 4.1-5.9kg, females 3.2-4.8kg as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Parma Wallaby?

Parma Wallaby feeds on: Grass hay, herbs, kangaroo pellets. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Parma Wallaby?

The price of Parma Wallaby varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Parma Wallaby

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Notamacropus parma

One of the smallest wallabies, from the forests of New South Wales. 3-6 kg and about 50 cm head-body, nocturnal and solitary. Thought extinct until rediscovered in 1965; IUCN Vulnerable.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

18〜26℃

Lifespan

11-15 years (in captivity)

Size

Head-body 45-53cm, tail 40-54cm, males 4.1-5.9kg, females 3.2-4.8kg

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Grass hay, herbs, kangaroo pellets

About

The parma wallaby, described by Waterhouse in 1845, is a small macropod of the forests along the Great Dividing Range in north-eastern New South Wales, from near Gosford to the Queensland border. Believed extinct by the late 19th century, an introduced population was found on Kawau Island, New Zealand, in 1965, and wild populations were confirmed near Gosford in 1967. Mainly nocturnal, it hides in dense vegetation by day and emerges before dusk to graze grasses and herbs in forest clearings. It is solitary with almost no social structure. The IUCN lists it as Vulnerable in light of recent declines, but it is not on CITES. Smaller than the Bennett's wallaby already in this encyclopedia, it is rarely offered by exotic specialists in Japan.

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Lifespan of the Parma Wallaby

The Parma Wallaby lives 11-15 years (in captivity).

Lifespan is 6-8 years in the wild and 11-15 in captivity.

Size of the Parma Wallaby

The Parma Wallaby grows to Head-body 45-53cm, tail 40-54cm, males 4.1-5.9kg, females 3.2-4.8kg.

It is the smallest member of Notamacropus, with a head-body length of 45-53 cm, tail of 40-54 cm and weight of 4.1-5.9 kg in males and 3.2-4.8 kg in females.