Papua New Guinea, IndonesiaClassified as Endangered, the Tree Kangaroo (Dendrolagus sp.) inhabits rainforests habitats in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia. Weighing 4–8 kg, it is exceptionally low among herbivore mammals.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Tree Kangaroo | Herbivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 6 kg | 117.3 kg | ↓ 95% |
| Height | 65 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 30 km/h | 40 km/h | ↓ 25% |
| Avg Speed | 30 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Tree Kangaroo inhabits rainforests habitats. It can be found in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia.
Typical coloring: Brown, Red.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Tree Kangaroo is a solitary species belonging to the Macropodidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
EN The Tree Kangaroo is classified as Endangered. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 50 herbivore mammals, the Tree Kangaroo’s weight of 4–8 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 117.3 kg.
Weight rank: #23 of 31 Endangered species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Whale | Up to 200 tons | EN |
| 2 | Asian Elephant | 2000–5000 kg | EN |
| 3 | Whale Shark | Up to 1500 kg | EN |
| 4 | Grevy's Zebra | 350–450 kg | EN |
| 5 | Baird's Tapir | 150–400 kg | EN |
Related Species
How much does a Tree Kangaroo weigh?
A Tree Kangaroo typically weighs 4–8 kg, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 117.3 kg among herbivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Tree Kangaroo?
The Tree Kangaroo is classified as “Endangered”. There are 31 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Tree Kangaroo live?
The Tree Kangaroo is found in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, in rainforests habitats.
How does the Tree Kangaroo reproduce?
The Tree Kangaroo has a gestation period of 126–130 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026