Mountain Brush-tailed Possum

Trichosurus cunninghami

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Phalangeridae

About

The mountain brushtail possum, or southern bobuck, is a nocturnal, semi-arboreal marsupial of the family Phalangeridae native to southeastern Australia. It was not described as a separate species until 2002.

Fun Fact

There is evidence that female offspring are often philopatric while young males have been found to disperse up to 8 km (5 mi).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lived within 2 km of each other, yet the group dwelt in a linear habitat strip along a roadside that had escaped logging for over 100 years, whereas the monogamous population inhabited a forest patch that had been logged 40 years ago.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

100 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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