silky cuscus

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Chordata (động vật có dây sống)

Class

Mammalia (lớp Thú)

Order

Diprotodontia (Thú hai răng trước)

Family

Phalangeridae

Genus

Phalanger

Species

Phalanger sericeus (silky cuscus)

Names in Other Languages

French Couscous Soyeux

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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Rothschild s Cuscus

Phalanger rothschildi

Least Concern

Ornate Cuscus

Phalanger ornatus

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 silky cuscus?

The scientific name of silky cuscus is Phalanger sericeus. It belongs to the genus Phalanger.

What is the conservation status of silky cuscus?

silky cuscus (Phalanger sericeus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does silky cuscus belong to?

silky cuscus (Phalanger sericeus) belongs to the genus Phalanger, which is part of the taxonomic family Phalangeridae.

Is silky cuscus endangered?

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

What kingdom does silky cuscus belong to?

silky cuscus (Phalanger sericeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of silky cuscus?

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