Common Spotted Cuscus

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The common spotted cuscus (also known as phalanger) is a marsupial animal that lives in southeastern Australia and New Guinea. The cuscus is about 20-40 inches long (including tail) and weighs 3-9 pounds. The female is a creamy color and the male ranges from gray to rust-colored, often with contrasting splotches. It has a long, prehensile tail and lives in trees. The cuscus is a nocturnal omnivore and may live for up to 11 years.

The cuscus belongs to the possum (Phalangeridae) family.

See also

• Southern Common Cuscus

External links

• The Spotted Cuscus (http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Andes/1151/cuscus.html) - general information
• The Cuscus (http://www.planet-pets.com/plntcusc.htm) - more general information

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