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Ornate cuscus

In the article we present below, we stop to reflect on Ornate cuscus. This theme/figure/character has aroused great interest throughout history, generating debates and analysis in various areas. In this sense, we propose to take a tour through the different edges that make up Ornate cuscus, delving into its most relevant aspects and its implications in today's society. In this way, we will seek to delve into its meaning, its repercussions and its presence in culture, providing new perspectives and enriching knowledge about Ornate cuscus.

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Ornate cuscus[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Infraclass: Marsupialia
Order: Diprotodontia
Family: Phalangeridae
Genus: Phalanger
Species:
P. ornatus
Binomial name
Phalanger ornatus
(J. E. Gray, 1860)
Ornate cuscus range

The ornate cuscus or Molluccan cuscus (Phalanger ornatus) is a species of marsupial in the family Phalangeridae. It is endemic to Indonesia, where it is found on the North Maluku islands of Halmahera, Bacan and Morotai, at elevations from sea level to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).[2]

References

  1. ^ Groves, C. P. (2005). "Order Diprotodontia". In Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
  2. ^ a b Leary, T.; Singadan, R.; Menzies, J.; Helgen, K.; Wright, D.; Allison, A.; Flannery, T. (2016). "Phalanger ornatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016 e.T16854A21951066. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T16854A21951066.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.