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Mountain brushtail possum
Order : Diprotodontia
Family : Phalangeridae
Species : Trichosurus caninus
The Mountain brushtail possum 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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AustraliaSome facts about the
Mountain brush-tailed possum
Adult weight : 3.15 kg (6.93 lbs)
Female maturity :900 days
Gestation : 16 days
Weaning : 255 days
Litter size : 1
Interval between litters : 365 days
Weight at weaning : 0.774 kg (1.7028 lbs)
Facts about the mountain brushtail possum
Geographic Range Trichosurus caninus is an Australian marsupial that lives in the forests of southeastern Queensland, eastern New South Wales and eastern Victoria. (Full text)
The mountain brushtail possum Trichosurus caninus is really two species, says the Australian Journal of Zoology. (Full text)
The mountain brushtail possum Trichosurus caninus is really two species, says the Australian Journal of Zoology.
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