| Tenkile[1] | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Diprotodontia |
| Family: | Macropodidae |
| Genus: | Dendrolagus |
| Species: | D. scottae |
| Binomial name | |
| Dendrolagus scottae Flannery & Seri, 1990 |
|
| Tenkile range | |
The Tenkile (Dendrolagus scottae), also known as Scott's Tree-kangaroo, is a species of tree-kangaroo in the Macropodidae family. It is endemic to a very small area of the Torricelli Mountains of Papua New Guinea.[3] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.[2]
The Tenkile is a close relative of Doria's Tree-kangaroo. It weights 9-11kg, and is predominantly black. It has a powerful and persistent odour.[3]
Tenkile has declined greatly over the past 50 years. It is currently restricted to three remote areas along the summit of the Torricelli Range.[3]