Small Dorcopsis (Dorcopsulus vanheurni) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Small Dorcopsis

Dorcopsulus vanheurni

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Macropodidae

About

The small dorcopsis or lesser forest wallaby is a species of marsupial in the family Macropodidae. It is found in the mountainous interior of West Papua and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is less common than it used to be and the IUCN has assessed it as being "near threatened".

Fun Fact

It is found in the mountainous interior of West Papua and Papua New Guinea.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occur in the Schrader Range, the Hunstein Range and the Torricelli Mountains but no longer does, and it may no longer be present in the Adelbert Range.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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