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Some facts about the
Spotted cuscus
Adult weight : 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 17 years
Male maturity : 243 days
Gestation : 13 days
Weaning : 240 days
Litter size : 2
Interval between litters : 365 days
Weight at weaning : 1.7 kg (3.74 lbs)
Basal metabolic rate : 6 W
Body mass : 4.25 kg (9.35 lbs)
Temperature : 34.85 °C (94.73 °F)
Short-tailed spotted cuscus
Order : Diprotodontia
Family : Phalangeridae
Species : Spilocuscus maculatus
The Common spotted cuscus, short-tailed spotted cuscus, spotted phalanger is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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