description D'Albertis' Ringtail Possum Overview
A medium-sized New Guinean possum named after Italian explorer Luigi Maria d'Albertis, who collected zoological specimens in New Guinea during expeditions in the 1870s.
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Who was D'Albertis' Ringtail Possum named after?
It was named after the Italian explorer Luigi Maria d'Albertis. He collected zoological specimens in New Guinea during expeditions in the 1870s.
Where does D'Albertis' Ringtail Possum live?
It is a New Guinean possum. Its habitat is associated with the forested environments of New Guinea rather than mainland Australia.
What type of mammal is D'Albertis' Ringtail Possum?
It is a medium-sized possum and a marsupial. The ringtail name refers to the characteristic tail form used by ringtail possums for climbing and balance.
Why is Luigi Maria d'Albertis important to this species' name?
D'Albertis helped document New Guinea's wildlife by collecting specimens during nineteenth-century expeditions. The possum's name commemorates that zoological connection.
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