Green Ringtail Possum

Pseudochirops archeri

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Pseudocheiridae

About

The green ringtail possum is a species of ringtail possum found only in northern Australia. This makes it unique in its genus, all other members of which are found in New Guinea or nearby islands. The green ringtail possum is found in a tiny area of northeastern Queensland, between Paluma and Mount Windsor Tableland.

Fun Fact

This makes it unique in its genus, all other members of which are found in New Guinea or nearby islands.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat the leaves of the stinger plant (Dendrocnide moroides) which can cause extreme pain with human casualties needing to be hospitalised.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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