Weyland Ring-tailed Possum (Pseudochirulus caroli) — Least Concern Mammalia

Weyland Ring-tailed Possum

Pseudochirulus caroli

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Pseudocheiridae

About

The Weyland ringtail possum is a species of marsupial in the family Pseudocheiridae. It is endemic to the western Central Cordillera, including the Weyland and Star Mountains, of Papua Province, Indonesia. P. caroli is also "known from four localities west of the Star Mountains" and tends to live in montane forest or other hilly areas. Currently, the Weyland ringtail is not endangered but should be "monitored [because] it could rapidly become threatened if either human encroachment or hunting were to increase significantly."

Fun Fact

It is endemic to the western Central Cordillera, including the Weyland and Star Mountains, of Papua Province, Indonesia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in montane forest or other hilly areas.

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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