Reclusive Ring-tailed Possum

Reclusive Ring-tailed PossumThe Reclusive Ring-tailed Possum is recorded in montane forest in western New Guinea. Descriptions note short hairs near the ear tips and dark gray underfur.What does it look like?Compared with the similar D'Albertis's ring-tailed possum, it is described as having longer, softer fur, short hairs near the ear tips, and darker gray underfur.How does it live?The Reclusive Ring-tailed Possum is recorded in montane forest in western New Guinea. Descriptions note short hairs near the ear tips and dark gray underfur.In western New Guinea's Arfak Mountains, it has been recorded in remote primary forest at high elevations. The source reports no information about its movements or social life.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.