Pseudocheiridae Archives

Pseudocheiridae - Ringtailed Possums

There are 18 species of medium-sized marsupials in this family. They are found in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the surrounding islands.

Ringtail possums are usually small to medium-sized, with big eyes for seeing at night, soft fur, and long prehensile tails that they can curl around branches.

Most species eat leaves, flowers, and fruit.

They are very agile and live in trees and are mostly nocturnal. Some species build nests out of leaves and twigs to rest in during the day.

Like other marsupials, mothers carry their young in a pouch until they are big enough to ride on their backs

Lemuroid Ringtail Possum
(Hemibelideus lemuroides)

The lemuroid ringtail Possum is found in Queensland, Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatvened
Greater Glider
(Petauroides volans)

The greater glider is found in Victoria, Queensland, and New South Wales in Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
Western Ringtail Possum
(Pseudocheirus occidentalis)

The western ringtail possum is found in Western Australia, Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Critically Endangered
Common Ringtail Possum
(Pseudocheirus peregrinus)

The common ringtail possum is found in eastern Australia in Queensland and New South Wales. It is also found in Tasmania. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
Green Ringtail Possum
(Pseudochirops archeri)

The green ringtail possum is found in Queensland, Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
Plush-Coated Ringtail
(Pseudochirops corinnae)

The plush-coated ringtail is found in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
Herbert River Ringtail Possum
(Pseudochirulus herbertensis)

The Herbert River ringtail possum is found in Queensland, Australia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern