Painted Ring-tailed Possum (Pseudochirulus forbesi) — Least Concern Mammalia

Painted Ring-tailed Possum

Pseudochirulus forbesi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Pseudocheiridae

About

The painted ringtail possum or moss-forest ringtail possum is a species of marsupial in the family Pseudocheiridae. It inhabits montane forests between altitudes of 450 to 3800 metres throughout the Huon Peninsula montane rain forests, Central Range montane rain forests and Huon Peninsula montane rain forests of Papua New Guinea. It has a diet of primarily leaves, including those of Medinilla.

Fun Fact

It inhabits montane forests between altitudes of 450 to 3800 metres throughout the Huon Peninsula montane rain forests, Central Range montane rain forests and Huon Peninsula montane rain forests of Papua New Guinea.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range montane rain forests and Huon Peninsula montane rain forests of Papua New Guinea.

Diet

Diet of primarily leaves, including those of Medinilla.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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