Daintree River Ring-tailed Possum (Pseudochirulus cinereus) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Daintree River Ring-tailed Possum

Pseudochirulus cinereus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Pseudocheiridae

About

The Daintree River ringtail possum, also known as the cinereus ringtail possum, is a species of possum found in northeastern Queensland, Australia. It was long believed to be the same as the Herbert River ringtail possum, but has recently been separated. The two species differ considerably in appearance.

Fun Fact

It was long believed to be the same as the Herbert River ringtail possum (P.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in montane tropical rainforest in three separate populations just north of Cairns: on Carbine Tableland, Mount Windsor Tableland and Thornton Peak massif.

Diet

To be updated

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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