VUVulnerable
Waigeo Spotted Cuscus
Spilocuscus papuensis
Unknown
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waigeou_cuscus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionLegislation
Other threatened species in PHALANGERIDAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Waigeo Spotted Cuscus classified as Vulnerable?
Waigeo Spotted Cuscus is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Waigeo Spotted Cuscus live?
Waigeo Spotted Cuscus occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Waigeo Spotted Cuscus?
The main threats to Waigeo Spotted Cuscus are 5.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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