Ifola tree-kangaroo
Ifola tree-kangaroo | |
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D. notatus in Papua New Guinea | |
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Kingdom: | Animalia
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Phylum: | Chordata
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Class: | Mammalia
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Infraclass: | Marsupialia
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Genus: | Dendrolagus
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Species: | D. notatus
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Binomial name | |
Dendrolagus notatus Matschie, 1916
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Ifola tree-kangaroo range |
The Ifola tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus notatus) is a species of marsupial in the family Macropodidae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea where it is found in high elevations of the central mountains. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting for food with dogs by local people.[1] The species is usually considered a subspecies of Dendrolagus dorianus but has recently been considered as a separate species by Helgen in 2007.
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Leary, T.; Seri, L.; Flannery, T.; Wright, D.; Hamilton, S.; Helgen, K.; Singadan, R.; Menzies, J.; Allison A. & James, R. (2008). "Dendrolagus notatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008. Retrieved 1 April 2010. Database entry includes justification for why this species is considered Endangered
Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Macropods
- Mammals of Papua New Guinea
- Diprotodont stubs