White-striped dorcopsis

White-striped dorcopsisThe white-striped dorcopsis is a macropod marsupial of lowland forests in northern New Guinea. A pale stripe on the back is a distinguishing feature.What is distinctive about its back fur?Its coat is brown and varies among individuals; a pale dorsal stripe is described.Where does it rest?The white-striped dorcopsis is a macropod marsupial of lowland forests in northern New Guinea. A pale stripe on the back is a distinguishing feature.It rests in dense vegetation. Fungal spores were found in the digestive tracts of two adults collected in New Guinea in May 1987. The researchers reported that much of the fungal material appeared to come from above-ground, mushroom-like fungi.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.