Seris Tree Kangaroo

Seri's Tree Kangaroo
(Dendrolagus stellarum)

Illustration - Peter Schouten

Seri's Tree Kangaroo (Dendrolagus stellarum) resides in montane forests in western and central areas of the island of New Guinea. It is found at elevations of 2600-3200m within a potential range of 30,000 square kilometres. D. stellarum is brown in colour with silver-tipped markings on its back, legs and arms are more apparent and distinctive. Adult males wiegh up to 9.5kg whilst females weigh up to 6.8kg. Seri's Tree Kangaroo has reduced in numbers in parts of its range and is classified as vulnerable.

Distribution of the Seri's Tree Kangaroo