Herbert River Ring-tailed Possum
Pseudochirulus herbertensis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Diprotodontia · Pseudocheiridae
About
The Herbert River ringtail possum is a species of possum found in northeastern Queensland, Australia. It is a dark brown to black species, sometimes with a white belly. The Herbert River ringtail possum was long considered conspecific with the cinereus ringtail possum, despite the fact that they are very different in appearance. They are, however, the only members of their New Guinea-centred genus found in Australia. The Herbert River ringtail possum is restricted to tropical rainforest from Mount Lee, west of Ingham, to the Lamb Range, west of Cairns.
Fun Fact
It is a dark brown to black species, sometimes with a white belly.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Restricted to tropical rainforest from Mount Lee, west of Ingham, to the Lamb Range, west of Cairns.
Diet
Diet mainly consists of leaves with high levels of protein.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance