description Seri's tree-kangaroo Overview
Seri's tree-kangaroo is the species Dendrolagus stellarum, an arboreal marsupial endemic to montane forests of west-central New Guinea. Tim Flannery and Seri described it in 1990, when it was treated in relation to Doria's tree-kangaroo. Colin Groves recognized it as a distinct species in 2005, separating it from the broader taxonomic treatment used in earlier accounts of New Guinea tree-kangaroos.
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What is Seri's tree-kangaroo's scientific name?
Seri's tree-kangaroo is Dendrolagus stellarum. Tim Flannery and Seri described it in 1990.
Where does Seri's tree-kangaroo live?
It is endemic to montane forests of west-central New Guinea. Its tree-kangaroo adaptations allow it to move through forest habitats at elevation.
Why was Seri's tree-kangaroo linked to Doria's tree-kangaroo?
When it was described, it was treated in relation to Doria's tree-kangaroo. Later taxonomic work, including recognition by Colin Groves, treated it as a distinct species.
Is Seri's tree-kangaroo a ground kangaroo?
No. It is an arboreal marsupial adapted to life in trees, although tree-kangaroos can also move on the ground. Its habitat is montane forest rather than open grassland.
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