Seri’s Tree Kangaroo

Dendrolagus stellarum

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae

About

Seri's tree-kangaroo is a species of tree-kangaroo native and endemic to montane forests of west-central New Guinea. Seri's tree-kangaroo was originally considered to be a subspecies of Dendrolagus dorianus, but was elevated to species in 2005 by Groves.

Fun Fact

Seri's tree-kangaroo was originally considered to be a subspecies of Dendrolagus dorianus, but was elevated to species in 2005 by Groves.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to such high elevations, unlike the closely related Ifola (Dendrolagus notatus) which descends to much lower elevations.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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