Striped Possum
Dactylopsila trivirgata
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 402
- Most observed in
- 🇦🇺 Australia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The striped possum or common striped possum (Dactylopsila trivirgata) is a member of the marsupial family Petauridae. It is found mainly in New Guinea. The species is black with three white stripes running head to tail, and its head has white stripes that form a 'Y' shape. It is closely related to the sugar glider, and is similar in appearance.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Striped possum”.