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The Black-spotted Cuscus, Spilocuscus rufoniger, is a large arboreal marsupial of the cuscus family, Phalangeridae. It is native to northern New Guinea, where it depends on lowland forest habitat and is affected by hunting and habitat conversion. The species is listed as Endangered, so it is primarily of interest to conservation programs, wildlife researchers, and people studying New Guinea's distinctive marsupial fauna.
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Where does the Black-spotted Cuscus live?
Spilocuscus rufoniger is restricted to northern New Guinea, including parts of Papua New Guinea and Indonesian New Guinea. It is associated with lowland and lower-montane tropical forest. [Mammal Diversity Database](https://www.mammaldiversity.org/taxon/1000397/)
What kind of animal is the Black-spotted Cuscus?
It is a large arboreal marsupial in the family Phalangeridae, not a rodent or primate. Its scientific name is Spilocuscus rufoniger, and it is adapted to life in forest trees.
What does the Black-spotted Cuscus eat?
Its exact diet is poorly documented because the species is little studied. It is a canopy-dwelling cuscus, so feeding on forest plant material is plausible, but precise dietary claims should be treated cautiously. [Animal Diversity Web](https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Spilocuscus_rufoniger/)
Why is the Black-spotted Cuscus threatened?
Current mammal databases list it as Critically Endangered. Hunting, habitat conversion, logging, and oil-palm development are linked to its decline, while its limited range makes local losses especially serious. [Mammal Diversity Database](https://www.mammaldiversity.org/taxon/1000397/)
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