Cinereous Ringtail
Pseudochirulus cinereus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderDiprotodontia (Kangaroos, Possums, Wombats, and Allies)
- FamilyPseudocheiridae (Ring-tailed Possums and Greater Gliders)
- GenusPseudochirulus (Papuan Ring-tailed Possums)
- SpeciesPseudochirulus cinereus (Cinereous Ringtail)
About the Cinereous Ringtail
The Daintree River ringtail possum (Pseudochirulus cinereus), also known as the cinereus ringtail possum, is a species of possum found in northeastern Queensland, Australia. It was long believed to be the same as the Herbert River ringtail possum (P. herbertensis), but has recently been separated. The two species differ considerably in appearance.
The Daintree River ringtail possum is a cinnamon or brown colour, and has been said, like the lemuroid ringtail possum (Hemibelideus lemuroides), to resemble a lemur. It is found in montane tropical rainforest in three separate populations just north of Cairns: on Carbine Tableland, Mount Windsor Tableland and Thornton Peak massif. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Cinereous Ringtail in Daintree National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Cinereous Ringtail in Daintree National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Cinereous Ringtail sighting in Daintree National Park, based on 10 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Cinereous Ringtail in Daintree National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Cinereous Ringtail in Daintree National Park in our monthly data.