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Masked ringtail possum

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Diprotodontia

Genus
  
Pseudochirulus

Higher classification
  
Pseudochirulus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Pseudocheiridae

Scientific name
  
Pseudochirulus larvatus

Rank
  
Species

Masked ringtail possum

Similar
  
Pygmy ringtail possum, D'Albertis' ringtail possum, Plush‑coated ringtail possum, Painted ringtail possum, Coppery ringtail possum

The masked ringtail possum (Pseudochirulus larvatus) is a marsupial possum of the family Pseudocheiridae. It is found in northeastern New Guinea in the Star Mountains. the eastern Central Cordillera, the Huon Peninsula and the northern coast ranges. Masked ringtails are arboreal residents of various forest ecosystems. They are sexually dimorphic and locally common. This species is sometimes classified as a subpopulation of P. forbesi; however, it has a separate range.

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Masked ringtail possum Wikipedia