Ground Cuscus

Phalanger gymnotis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Phalangeridae

About

The ground cuscus is a marsupial from the order Diprotodontia and belongs within the family Phalangeridae, a diverse family consisting of the other cuscus species and the brushtail possums and the scaly-tailed possum.

Fun Fact

Head and body length is about 440 mm (17 in) and tail length is 330 mm (13 in) although wild populations show variation depending on their location, with individuals from lowland regions being the largest and highland animals the smallest.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to New Guinea and Aru Islands and inhabits both forests and scrubland.

Diet

Folivore (leaf-eater)

Lifespan

18 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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