The banded hare-wallaby is a small marsupial that lives in northern Australia. It is also known by a number of other names, including the merrin, the red-legged pademelon, and the red-legged wallaby. These names all refer to the distinctive band of reddish fur that runs down the middle of the animal's back. Other synonyms for the banded hare-wallaby include the double-banded hare-wallaby, the black-footed rock-wallaby, and the brush-tailed hare-wallaby. Despite its small size, the banded hare-wallaby is an important part of the Australian ecosystem, acting as a seed disperser and helping to maintain the balance of plant and animal life in the region.