Coppery Brush-tailed Possum

Trichosurus johnstonii

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Diprotodontia · Phalangeridae

About

The coppery brushtail possum is a species of marsupial possum in the family Phalangeridae. Coppery brushtails are found within the Atherton Tablelands area of Queensland, in northeastern Australia. These mammals inhabit rainforest ecosystems, living within the tree canopy. Though they have a restricted distribution, they are locally common. This population is often considered a subspecies of T. vulpecula.

Fun Fact

Coppery brushtails are found within the Atherton Tablelands area of Queensland, in northeastern Australia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in dens, which are usually tree hollows.

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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