Trichosurus vulpecula
Common Brushtail Possum at Crowther, NSW
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| Trichosurus vulpecula | Frecko | 26 Jun 2025 |
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This possum appears to have a tick in its ear. From the side it looks like a melanoma, but from the rear, the round shape, reminiscent of a tick, is clearer. Ticks, on possums or otherwise, are not known in this area. Curious.
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Location information
- Coordinates 148.569600-34.119600
- Altitude 621.0m
- Places Crowther, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 14 Apr 2025 06:12 AM Recorded on
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- Frecko NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Trichosurus vulpecula Possums Possums & Gliders Mammals
Species information
- Trichosurus vulpecula Scientific name
- Common Brushtail Possum Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1266.58m Recorded at altitude
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