Dendrolagus sp.
Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
EN Herbivore Rainforests
4–8 kg
Weight
15–20 yrs
Lifespan
30 km/h
Top Speed
Papua New Guinea, IndonesiaFound In
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| 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 | — | — |
| Lifespan | 17.5 yrs | 22.5 yrs | ↓ 22% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Rainforests
Found In: Papua New Guinea, Indonesia
Coloration: Brown, Red
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 126–130 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 15–20 years
An Endangered Species
EN Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 31 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Endangered Species
Ranked #23 of 31 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Tasmanian Devil | 4–14 kg | EN |
| 22 | Lion-tailed Macaque | 2.5–10 kg | EN |
| 23 | Tree Kangaroo | 4–8 kg | EN |
| 24 | Coquerel's Sifaka | 3–6 kg | EN |
| 25 | Red Panda | 3–6 kg | EN |
| 26 | Aye-Aye | 2.2–2.7 kg | EN |
The Macropodidae Family
The Macropodidae family has 3 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quokka | 2.5–5 kg | Herbivore | VU |
| Red Kangaroo | 18–95 kg | Herbivore | LC |