Brown Dorcopsis

Dorcopsis muelleri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae

About

The brown dorcopsis, also known as the brown forest wallaby, is a species of marsupial in the family Macropodidae. It is endemic to the lowlands of West New Guinea and the nearby Indonesian islands.

Fun Fact

The species was originally described under the name Kangurus veterum by René Lesson.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the western end of New Guinea and the islands to the west of this, Misool and Salawati and possibly also Batanta and Waigeo.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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