1,601 observationsLeast Concern
Short-eared Brush-tailed Possum
Trichosurus caninus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Diprotodontia ›Family: Phalangeridae ›Genus: Trichosurus
About
The short-eared possum (Trichosurus caninus) is a species of marsupial in the family Phalangeridae. It is endemic to Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Short-eared Brush-tailed Possum is Trichosurus caninus.
- The Short-eared Brush-tailed Possum has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Short-eared Brush-tailed Possum belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Short-eared Brush-tailed Possum belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Short-eared Brush-tailed Possum belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Short-eared Brush-tailed Possum belongs to the order Diprotodontia.
- Short-eared Brush-tailed Possum belongs to the family Phalangeridae.
- Short-eared Brush-tailed Possum belongs to the genus Trichosurus.