It is a critical habitat for the endangered Matschie's Tree-kangaroo.

For example, since the 1970s the Matschie's tree-kangaroo, an endangered species, has been bred in captivity.

The average life span of the Matschie's tree-kangaroo in the wild is unknown, but is at least 14 years.

Out of all of the Dendrolagus species, the Matschie's tree-kangaroo is the best vertical climber and has more strength in its muscles than any others.

Under the IUCN classification, Matschie's tree-kangaroo is endangered.

Matschie's Tree-Kangaroo (Dendrolagus matschiei)

Matschie's Tree-kangaroo, Dendrolagus matschiei; Huon Peninsula, New Guinea.

Matschie's tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus matschiei) and Matschie's galago (Galago matschiei) are two of the species that bear his name.

Matschie's tree-kangaroo (Dendrolagus matschiei), also known as the Huon tree-kangaroo is a tree-kangaroo native to the Huon Peninsula of North Eastern New Guinea.

The Matschie's tree-kangaroo is golden on its ventral side, lower parts of its limbs, ear edges, belly, and tail, and the rest of its body is a chestnut brown color, except for usually having a dark stripe down its back.

The mammals include the endangered Matschie's Tree-kangaroo, while the birds include many of typical Australasian families such as bowerbirds, Australian robins, honeyeaters (including the endemic Spangled Honeyeater) and Birds of Paradise (including the endemic Huon Astrapia).

Matschie's Tree-Kangaroo (Dendrolagus matschiei)