Short-eared Possum (species: Trichosurus caninus) in South East Forest NP (Gaia Guide)

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Trichosurus caninus

Short-eared Possum

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Kingdom Animalia

Phylum Chordata

Class Mammalia

Order Diprotodontia

Family Phalangeridae

Genus Trichosurus

Species Trichosurus caninus

Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

A large stocky possum with short round ears, strong claws and a black bushy tail that narrows towards the end and is naked underneath and at the tip. The dorsal fur is dark grey; the belly fur and throat are white, cream or pale grey, although entirely black individuals can be found in some areas. (Australian Museum)

Its ears are smaller than those of the Common Brushtail Possum.