AnAge entry for Phalanger gymnotis

Classification (HAGRID: 02557)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Diprotodontia
                Family: Phalangeridae
                    Genus: Phalanger
Species
Phalanger gymnotis
Common name
Ground cuscus
Synonyms
Strigocuscus gymnotis

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
18.9 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 671
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

One captive female was at least 18.9 years when it died [0671].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
13 days
Weaning
270 days
Litter size
1 (viviparous)
Litters per year
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
2,400 g
Postnatal growth rate
Maximum longevity residual
117%

Metabolism

Typical body temperature
310ºK or 36.4ºC or 97.5ºF
Basal metabolic rate
Not yet available

References

External Resources

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ITIS 709415
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 65615
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