northern common cuscus

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Mammalia (Mammals)

Order

Diprotodontia (Marsupials)

Family

Phalangeridae

Genus

Phalanger

Species

Phalanger orientalis (northern common cuscus)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cuscús Gris

French Couscous De La Sonde

German Wollkuskus

Similar Species in Phalanger

Gebe Cuscus

Phalanger alexandrae

Endangered

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mountain cuscus

Phalanger carmelitae

Least Concern

Ornate Cuscus

Phalanger ornatus

Least Concern

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Rothschild s Cuscus

Phalanger rothschildi

Least Concern

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silky cuscus

Phalanger sericeus

Least Concern

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Steins cuscus

Phalanger vestitus

Least Concern

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Telefomin Cuscus

Phalanger matanim

Critically Endangered

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Woodlark Cuscus

Phalanger lullulae

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of northern common cuscus?

The scientific name of northern common cuscus is Phalanger orientalis. It belongs to the genus Phalanger.

What is the conservation status of northern common cuscus?

northern common cuscus (Phalanger orientalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does northern common cuscus belong to?

northern common cuscus (Phalanger orientalis) belongs to the genus Phalanger, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalangeridae.

Is northern common cuscus endangered?

No, northern common cuscus (Phalanger orientalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does northern common cuscus belong to?

northern common cuscus (Phalanger orientalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of northern common cuscus?

The closest relatives of northern common cuscus in the genus Phalanger include Gebe Cuscus, mountain cuscus, Ornate Cuscus, Rothschild s Cuscus, silky cuscus.