Key Identification Features
- The curled, prehensile tail is a distinctive feature of this species.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Phalangeridae
Phalangeridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Diprotodontia, class Mammalia. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Phalangeridae Species
Spilocuscus papuensis (Desmarest, 1822)
Spilocuscus papuensis (Desmarest, 1822)
Spilocuscus papuensis, the Waigeou cuscus, is a vulnerable spotted marsupial end…
Phalanger orientalis (Pallas, 1766)
Phalanger orientalis (Pallas, 1766)
The northern common cuscus (Phalanger orientalis) is an arboreal marsupial nativ…
Trichosurus vulpecula (Kerr, 1792)
Trichosurus vulpecula (Kerr, 1792)
Trichosurus vulpecula, the common brushtail possum, is a widespread Australian m…
Trichosurus johnstonii (Ramsay, 1888)
Trichosurus johnstonii (Ramsay, 1888)
This is a description of the physical traits, ecology and behavior of the copper…
Ailurops ursinus (Temminck, 1824)
Ailurops ursinus (Temminck, 1824)
Ailurops ursinus, the Sulawesi bear cuscus, is an endemic Indonesian arboreal ma…
Spilocuscus maculatus (É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1803)
Spilocuscus maculatus (É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1803)
The common spotted cuscus (Spilocus maculatus) is a cat-sized arboreal marsupial…
Trichosurus caninus (Ogilby, 1835)
Trichosurus caninus (Ogilby, 1835)
Trichosurus caninus, the short-eared possum, is an Australian endemic marsupial …
Trichosurus cunninghami Lindenmayer, Dubach & Viggers, 2002
Trichosurus cunninghami Lindenmayer, Dubach & Viggers, 2002
Trichosurus cunninghami is a medium-sized nocturnal semi-arboreal forest marsupi…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Phalangeridae?
Phalangeridae animals belong to the Diprotodontia order in the Animalia kingdom. The curled, prehensile tail is a distinctive feature of this species. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Phalangeridae?
Phalangeridae is classified in the order Diprotodontia, class Mammalia, phylum Chordata. The family contains 8 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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