Lumholtz's tree kangaroo vs red kangaroo

Dendrolagus lumholtzi compared with Macropus rufus

Key Differences

• Lumholtz's tree kangaroo is Near Threatened while red kangaroo is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lumholtz's tree kangaroo	red kangaroo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family same	Macropodidae (Kangaroos)	Macropodidae (Kangaroos)
Genus	Dendrolagus	Macropus (Kangaroos)
Species	Dendrolagus lumholtzi	Macropus rufus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lumholtz's tree kangaroo and red kangaroo share a common ancestor at the Family level: Macropodidae. (Kangaroos)

Conservation Status

Lumholtz's tree kangaroo

NT — Near Threatened

red kangaroo

LC — Least Concern

Population: ~11.5M

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lumholtz's tree kangaroo	red kangaroo
Diet	—	Herbivore
Average Lifespan	—	16 years
Average Length	—	1.6 m
Average Weight	—	85.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lumholtz's tree kangaroo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

red kangaroo

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.

Range

Found in Australia.

red kangaroo

The largest kangaroo and largest marsupial on Earth, red kangaroos can stand 2 meters tall and weigh 90 kg, inhabiting the arid and semi-arid regions of inland Australia. Highly adapted to harsh desert conditions, they can survive without drinking water for long periods by extracting moisture from vegetation. Powerful hind legs enable 9-meter leaps and speeds up to 70 km/h. Males engage in ritualistic boxing contests to compete for females.