Torresian Striped Possum
Dactylopsila trivirgata
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Diprotodontia
- Family
- Petauridae
The striped possum or common striped possum (Dactylopsila trivirgata) is a member of the marsupial family Petauridae. It is found mainly in New Guinea. The species is black with three white stripes running head to tail, and its head has white stripes that form a 'Y' shape.
Le Phalanger au pelage rayé (Dactylopsila trivirgata, en anglais : Striped Possum) est un membre de la famille des Petauridae. C'est l'un des marsupiaux les moins bien connus. Description Il pèse en moyenne 350 g et mesure 25 à 27 cm de long.
El falangero listado (Dactylopsila trivirgata) es una especie de marsupial diprotodonto de la familia Petauridae. Habita en Australia y en la isla de Nueva Guinea. Este falangero recuerda una ardilla blanca y negra, su tamaño varía entre 25 y 27 cm de largo.
Distribution
More from the same family
Tate's Striped Possum
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PetauridaeYellow-bellied Glider
Petaurus australis
PetauridaeSugar Glider
Petaurus breviceps
PetauridaeMahogany Glider
Petaurus gracilis
PetauridaeSquirrel Glider
Petaurus norfolcensis
PetauridaeInland Sugar Glider
Petaurus notatus
Petauridae