Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo
Dendrolagus goodfellowi
Very high risk of extinction
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo
Goodfellow's tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus goodfellowi) also called the ornate tree-kangaroo, belongs to the family Macropodidae, which includes kangaroos, wallabies and their relatives, and the genus Dendrolagus, with eleven other species. The species is native to the rainforests of New Guinea, and the border of central Irian Jaya in Indonesia. Under the IUCN classification, the species is listed as Endangered, which is a result of overhunting and human encroachment on their habitat. It is named after British zoological...
Key Facts
- Endangered - this species needs our protection.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo?
The scientific name of the Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo is Dendrolagus goodfellowi.
Is the Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo endangered?
The Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
How many Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo sightings have been recorded?
108 observations of the Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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