Macleay's Dorcopsis
Dorcopsulus macleayi
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae
About
Macleay's dorcopsis, also known as the Papuan dorcopsis or the Papuan forest wallaby, is a species of marsupial in the family Macropodidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest. Being little threatened by habitat destruction, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as being of "least concern".
Fun Fact
It is endemic to Papua New Guinea, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forest.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in hilly areas and lower montane slopes at altitudes of between 1,000 and 1,800 m (3,300 and 5,900 ft) where it occurs in both primary and secondary tropical moist forest.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance