Phalanger sericeus

Conservation: IUCN – Lower Risk (lc). Common.

Sumber: Order Diprotodontia

Distribution: C and E New Guinea, higher elevations, above 1500 m.

Sumber: Order Diprotodontia

DISTRIBUTION: C and E New Guinea, higher elevations.

Sumber: Order Diprotodontia

Habitat. Most primary montane forests along the Central Range at elevations of c. 1500 m to the tree line at ¢. 3900 m. The Silky Cuscus is uncommon in primary oak forest in the Telefomin region at elevations of ¢. 1500 m, where it is sympatric with the Ground Cuscus, the Telefomin Cuscus, the Mountain Cuscus, and Stein’s Cuscus. In more disturbed forests, such as on Mount Albert Edward, the Silky Cuscus appears to be restricted to a higher elevation of ¢. 2000 m, where it is sympatric with the Mountain Cuscus. In this region, the Silky Cuscus is most common at elevations of 2900 - 3100 m. Due to their adaptation to higher elevations where they naturally occur, Silky Cuscuses appear to readily suffer heat stress if moved to lower elevations.

Sumber: Phalangeridae

Movements, Home range and Social organization. Male Silky Cuscuses travel an average of 50 m / h. When captured, Silky Cuscuses can emit a loud barking snarl; another call resembles crying of a very young human baby.

Sumber: Phalangeridae

Status and Conservation. Classified as Least Concern on The IUCN Red List. The Silky Cuscus has a wide distribution and presumably a large overall population. It is threatened especially by hunting for food.

Sumber: Phalangeridae