Southern Common Cuscus

Phalanger mimicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Phalangeridae

About

The southern common cuscus, also known as Australian cuscus, gray phalanger, and to-ili, is an arboreal marsupial endemic to Australia, southern New Guinea and possibly the Aru Islands. Until recently, it was considered conspecific with P. intercastellanus, and before that also with P. orientalis.

Fun Fact

Until recently, it was considered conspecific with P.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to Australia (Cape York), southern New Guinea and possibly the Aru Islands.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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