Trichosurus sp.
Brushtail Possum (either common or mountain) at Yaouk, NSW
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| Trichosurus sp. | DonFletcher | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| Petaurus norfolcensis | CarbonAI | 28 Sep 2026 | |
| Petaurus norfolcensis | Janet | 27 Sep 2026 |
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4 comments
28 Sep 2026
Last three images are frames from a video that I can supply if it would help identification
4 Oct 2026
I should have noted that this animal was recorded at the same hollow as in this sighting: Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) identified as a Common Brushtail Possum. It appears to be about the same size. The elevation is about 1233m. Could this be Trichosurus cunninghami (Mountain Brushtail Possum)?
7 Oct 2026
Thanks Janet. Its very hard to tell the two brushtailed species apart from a distant monochrome photo.
Location information
- Places Yaouk, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
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- Janet NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Possums Possums & Gliders Mammals Trichosurus sp.
Species information
- Trichosurus sp. Scientific name
- Brushtail Possum (either common or mountain) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
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