AustraliaEndemic to Australia, the Red Kangaroo is a herbivore species inhabiting grasslands habitats. Weighing 18–95 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Red Kangaroo | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 56.5 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 52% |
| Height | 160 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 56 km/h | 40 km/h | ↑ 40% |
| Avg Speed | 56 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Red Kangaroo inhabits grasslands habitats. It can be found in Australia.
Typical coloring: Brown, Red.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Red Kangaroo is a group-based species belonging to the Macropodidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Red Kangaroo is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Red Kangaroo’s weight of 18–95 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #17 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Red Kangaroo weigh?
A Red Kangaroo typically weighs 18–95 kg, which is well below average compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Red Kangaroo?
The Red Kangaroo is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Red Kangaroo live?
The Red Kangaroo is found in Australia, in grasslands habitats.
How does the Red Kangaroo reproduce?
The Red Kangaroo has a gestation period of 30–34 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026