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Mammals · Diprotodontia · Phalangeridae
Spilocuscus maculatus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The common spotted cuscus is a tree-dwelling marsupial of New Guinea, the neighbouring islands and the northern tip of the Cape York Peninsula, in Australia. It has a dense, woolly coat, large bulging reddish eyes and a prehensile tail that is bare along its outer half. It shows a striking dimorphism: the males are white or cream with large irregular blotches, while the females are a uniform colour with no spots. It feeds on leaves, fruit and occasionally eggs.
Weight
3 kg – 6 kg
Size
35 cm – 58 cm
Life expectancy
11 years
Diet
Herbivore
Feeds mainly on plants.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spilocuscus_maculatus
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