Telefomin Cuscus

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Diprotodontia (Marsupials)

Family

Phalangeridae

Genus

Phalanger

Species

Phalanger matanim (Telefomin Cuscus)

Names in Other Languages

French Couscous De Telefomin

German Hörnchen-Kletterbeutler

Similar Species in Phalanger

Gebe Cuscus

Phalanger alexandrae

Endangered

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mountain cuscus

Phalanger carmelitae

Least Concern

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northern common cuscus

Phalanger orientalis

Least Concern

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silky cuscus

Phalanger sericeus

Least Concern

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Rothschild s Cuscus

Phalanger rothschildi

Least Concern

Ornate Cuscus

Phalanger ornatus

Least Concern

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Steins cuscus

Phalanger vestitus

Least Concern

🐾

Woodlark Cuscus

Phalanger lullulae

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Telefomin Cuscus?

The scientific name of Telefomin Cuscus is Phalanger matanim. It belongs to the genus Phalanger.

What is the conservation status of Telefomin Cuscus?

Telefomin Cuscus (Phalanger matanim) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Telefomin Cuscus belong to?

Telefomin Cuscus (Phalanger matanim) belongs to the genus Phalanger, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalangeridae.

Is Telefomin Cuscus endangered?

Yes, Telefomin Cuscus (Phalanger matanim) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Telefomin Cuscus belong to?

Telefomin Cuscus (Phalanger matanim) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Telefomin Cuscus?

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