At a glance
- IUCN category
- EN · Endangered
- Animal group
- Mammals
- Population trend
- Decreasing
- Last verified
Conservation overview
Matschie's tree-kangaroo is a stocky, reddish tree-dwelling kangaroo found only on the Huon Peninsula of Papua New Guinea. It is assessed as Endangered.
Unlike ground kangaroos, it climbs and lives in the forest canopy.
Range & habitat
Mountain rainforests of the Huon Peninsula, Papua New Guinea.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- Hunting
- Habitat loss
- A small, restricted range
Why it matters
A canopy-dwelling kangaroo found only in New Guinea, Matschie's tree-kangaroo is a flagship for the island's threatened mountain rainforests.
Sources
Sources for Matschie's Tree-kangaroo
- IUCN Red List — look up Matschie's Tree-kangaroo (authoritative status)
- Animal Diversity Web
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a kangaroo live in trees?
Tree-kangaroos have shorter legs, strong forelimbs, and long tails for balance, letting them climb and move through the forest canopy rather than hopping across open ground.
Why is Matschie's tree-kangaroo Endangered?
Published assessments cite hunting, habitat loss, and a small, restricted range. See the IUCN Red List.
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