Dendrolagus bennettianus

Overview

A species account in the Wet Tropics road-impact report describes Bennett's tree-kangaroo as dark brown, with rusty shoulders, neck and head. Its habitat includes upland and lowland rainforest north of the Daintree River and south of Cooktown. The report describes climbing through forest layers, feeding chiefly on leaves with some fruit, and resting crouched on branches. These are ecological observations from the account, not a guarantee of identical activity in every circumstance.

The Tree-Kangaroo and Mammal Group describes the long balancing tail, strong forelimbs and broad gripping feet shared by tree-kangaroos. Its Bennett's-specific account includes coastal lowlands and forested ranges, sometimes linked by riparian strips. Those general climbing features are not unique diagnostic characters of this species.

Museums Victoria records a male mounted specimen from North Queensland under Dendrolagus bennettianus, classified in Diprotodontia and Macropodidae. That specimen documents identity and collecting geography; its taxidermy posture does not establish normal behaviour.

Origins & earliest records

Its museum classification does not identify a living ancestral species.

Evidence & interpretation

Retained scientific and institutional passages.

Selected bibliography

Documented works and useful reading. This is not a list of every appearance.

1. 01

   Impacts of Roads & Powerlines (Report 2, Stage II)

   Indexed species passage before403; author not captured.

2. 02

   General tree-kangaroo facts

   Tree-Kangaroo and Mammal Group

3. 03

   Specimen C27201 Dendrolagus bennettianus

   Museums Victoria

   Indexed specimen record only.

Family & connections

A source-supported family tree or inspiration record has not yet been compiled for this profile. Related reading below indicates a connection in subject matter, not a proven lineage or creative influence.

References

Sources supporting this profile. Linked pages have their own scope and editorial standards.

1. Government-hosted species reportBennett tree-kangaroo habitat accountResearch access: 2026-10-12
2. Specialist institutional accountGeneral tree-kangaroo factsResearch access: 2026-10-12
3. Institutional specimen recordDendrolagus bennettianus specimen C27201Research access: 2026-10-12

Image credits

Modern AI interpretation of Bennett tree kangaroo.

Modern AI tree-kangaroo interpretation; fine fur, claws and climbing posture are schematic.