Almug vs Lumholtz's tree kangaroo

Pterocarpus santalinus compared with Dendrolagus lumholtzi

Key Differences

  • Almug is Endangered while Lumholtz's tree kangaroo is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Almug Lumholtz's tree kangaroo
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family Fabaceae Macropodidae (Kangaroos)
Genus Pterocarpus Dendrolagus
Species Pterocarpus santalinus Dendrolagus lumholtzi

Conservation Status

Almug

EN — Endangered

Lumholtz's tree kangaroo

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Almug Lumholtz's tree kangaroo
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Almug

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Lumholtz's tree kangaroo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Almug

The Almug (Pterocarpus santalinus) is a species in the genus Pterocarpus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Lumholtz's tree kangaroo

No description available.

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