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The latin name for brushtail possums is better referred to as "scientific name". There are several subspecies of brushtail possums, and all have the scientific name of Trichosurus. They are as follows:
- Northern Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus arnhemensis
- Coppery Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus johnstonii
- Common Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus vulpecula
There appears to be some overlapping of two subspecies, Short-eared Possum (Trichosurus caninus) and Mountain Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus cunninghami).
The scientific names of both are often commonly applied to the Mountain Brushtail possum.
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What is the scientific name for Brushtail Possums?
There are several subspecies of brushtail possums, and all have the scientific name of Trichosurus. They are as follows:Northern Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus arnhemensisCoppery Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus johnstoniiCommon Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus vulpeculaThere appears to be some overlapping of two subspecies, Short-eared Possum (Trichosurus caninus) and Mountain Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus cunninghami).The scientific names of both are often commonly applied to the Mountain Brushtail possum.
When was Common brushtail possum created?
Common brushtail possum was created in 1792.
What is the name of a tree climbing marsupial?
There are several:Tree-kangarooKoalaPossum, e.g. Ringtail possum, Brushtail possum, Honey possum, Leadbeater's possum, Pygmy possum, etcOpossumQuollPhascogaleSugar gliderFeathertail gliderSquirrel gliderGreater gliderMahogany gliderYellow-bellied gliderCuscus
What is a scientific name of an opossum?
It depends on the species, as there are over 60 different kinds.For example, the scientific name of the brushtail possumis Trichosurus. The various subspecies then have different scientific names, as follows:Northern Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus arnhemensisCoppery Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus johnstoniiCommon Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus vulpeculaThere appears to be some overlapping of two subspecies, Short-eared Possum (Trichosurus caninus) and Mountain Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus cunninghami).The scientific names of both are often commonly applied to the Mountain Brushtail possum.The scientific name for the common ring-tail possum is Pseudocheirus Peregrines.The scientific name of Leadbeater's possum is Gymnobelideus leadbeateri.
What is a brushtail possum's shelter?
Brushtail possums most commonly shelter in hollow spaces in trees.
Where is the brushtail possum now?
Brushtail possums are found in Australia. They have also been introduced to New Zealand.
How was the brushtail possum able to spread so rapidly in New Zealand?
The brushtail possum has no natural predators in New Zealand. This is the main factor which has enabled it to spread to almost plague proportions.
What is the name for a possum in South America?
* Leadbeater's possum * Ringtail possum * Brushtail possum * Pygmy possum * Feathertail glider * Greater glider * Lesser glider * Sugar glider * Cuscus
Is there such a thing as a white brush tail possum?
There is indeed such a thing as a white Common Brushtail possum, but it is uncommon. See related link.
What is the Aboriginal name for possum?
Waiali, Wali : Brushtail Possum in the Darug dialect (local to the Sydney area) found on http://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/IgnitionSuite/uploads/docs/Traditional%20Aboriginal%20Names%20BH%20Shire(1).pdf
What is the first step of the Brushtail Possums life cycle?
this is a guess whatever the baby of a possum is called
What are scientists doing about the bushtail possum problem in New Zealand?
The brushtail possum's main method of control that is used at the moment is 1080, a poison which kills ineffectively
