Calaby Filander
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The Calaby Filander ( Thylogale calabyi ) is a species of kangaroo from the genus Filander ( Thylogale ). Until recently, it was considered a subspecies of the New Guinea Filander .
At 3 to 6 kilograms, these kangaroos are one of the smaller species of kangaroo. Their fur is gray-brown on top, the underside is lighter, and there is a noticeable light stripe on the hip. As with most kangaroos, the rear legs are significantly larger and stronger than the front legs.
In the past, the species was widespread in the mountainous regions of eastern New Guinea , today it only occurs in a few places, such as Mount Albert Edward . On Mount Wilhelm and on Mount Giluwe stocks are extinguished.
Their habitat are tropical forests and grassy regions at around 2800 meters above sea level. Otherwise, little is known about their way of life: like all Filanders, they are likely to be nocturnal loners and feed on grasses, herbs and leaves.
Due to the small distribution area and the continued hunting of the kind of which is IUCN as ( "high risk" endangered ) listed.
literature
- Ronald M. Nowak: Walker's Mammals of the World. 6th edition. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore 1999, ISBN 0-8018-5789-9 .
- DE Wilson, DM Reeder: Mammal Species of the World. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore 2005. ISBN 0-8018-8221-4
Web links
- Thylogale calabyi onthe IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . Retrieved May 19, 2009.