[6] It is distinguished from the many other rock wallabies found in northeastern Queensland by its larger size and longer tail, tipped with white, distinct lack of pelage markings, incomplete ectoympanic ring not fused to posterior end of zygomatic arch, large pre-molars, and preference for deciduous vine forest habitats.

[3][7] It was unknown to science until 1977, when a single individual was captured after farmers at Proserpine had spoken of a strange form of rock wallaby in the area.

[6][3] The Proserpine rock-wallaby requires rocky outcrops, rock piles, and cliffs within a sloping microphyll/notophyll semi-deciduous dry vine forest in order to survive as these locations provide the best access to food and the ability to evade predators.

Large rock piles act as a refuge site not only for protection from predators, but also aid in reducing the effects of high temperatures and humidity during summer months.

Within hours of giving birth, postpartum mating's will generally occur with the female exhibiting embryonic diapause.

Its habitat has declined from increased urbanization and tourism, leading it vulnerable to road kill and predation from domestic dogs and cats.

Sterile offspring could lead to a diminished breeding pool and place further pressure on the species which already has relatively low genetic variation.

[6] Its feeding habits make it vulnerable to consuming introduced toxic plants like the pink periwinkle, which can be found in many household gardens.

The introduction of diseases such as Toxoplasmosis and Hydatids from dogs and domestic or feral cats have also posed major threats to the species.

[12] Conservationists first objective is to monitor known Proserpine rock-wallaby populations to determine the absence, presence, and colony conditions of the known 24 existing PRW sites.

Introductions of captive bred wallabies were released to the island to establish populations that are less likely to be threatened by disease, parasites, road strikes, introduced predators, and toxic plants.

Conservationists hope this new island population will provide a source for future introductions or translocation of existing colonies that have suffered catastrophic losses.