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Species of marsupial
The Talaud bear cuscus (Ailurops melanotis) is a species of marsupial in the family Phalangeridae. It is endemic to Salibabu Island in the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.[1] The species is considered Critically Endangered, with a small population size and heavy hunting pressure on both islands where it occurs, as well as continued habitat degradation.[3]
When alarmed, the Talaud bear cuscus emits a strong musk odour.[3]
References
- ^ a b Groves, C. P. (2005). Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M. (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rd ed.). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. p. 45. ISBN 0-801-88221-4. OCLC 62265494.
- ^ Flannery, T.; Helgen, K. (2016). "Ailurops melanotis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T136218A21949526. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T136218A21949526.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Talaud Bear Cuscus". EDGE of Existence.
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