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Stein's cuscus

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description Stein's cuscus Overview

Stein's cuscus (Phalanger vestitus) is an arboreal marsupial in the family Phalangeridae, native to the island of New Guinea. It occurs in hill and lower montane forests across parts of Indonesia (Papua and West Papua) and Papua New Guinea, typically at mid-elevation ranges. The species is nocturnal and folivorous, feeding primarily on leaves and other plant material in the forest canopy.

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Where does Stein's cuscus live?

Stein's cuscus, Phalanger vestitus, is native to New Guinea. Its range includes parts of Indonesian Papua and West Papua as well as Papua New Guinea.

What kind of animal is Stein's cuscus?

It is an arboreal marsupial in the family Phalangeridae. The species spends much of its life in trees and is associated with hill and lower montane forests.

At what elevation does Stein's cuscus occur?

Stein's cuscus is generally associated with mid-elevation forests rather than open lowland plains. The exact elevation range varies by source and locality, so habitat type is a safer guide than one fixed altitude.

Is Stein's cuscus a monkey or a possum?

It is neither a monkey nor a true possum in the everyday sense, but a New Guinean phalanger, commonly grouped with possum-like marsupials. Its scientific name is Phalanger vestitus.

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