The average lifespan of coppery brushtails is currently unknown. Closely related silver-gray brushtail possums, Trichosurus vulpecula, have an average lifespan of 7 years in the wild. The oldest known silver-gray brushtail lived 15.9 years in captivity.
Coppery brushtails may act as seed dispersers, as they consume some fruits.
Coppery brushtails have small home ranges and rarely come into contact with humans. Because they are similar in appearance to other brushtails, they may be accidentally harvested for their fur.
Negative effects of coppery brushtails on humans have not been recorded. A similar species Trichosurus vulpecula, however, damages crops, gardens, and plantations and are considered a pest species.
Because Trichosurus johnstonii was only recently declared a separate species from Trichosurus vulpecula, little is know about its distribution. Trichosurus vulpecula is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN. Although they occur in some protected areas, T. vulpecula is considered a pest species to plantations and are frequently removed from agricultural areas. Changes in fire regime negatively affect these species.
US Federal List: no special status
CITES: no special status
State of Michigan List: no special status
Coppery brushtails are nocturnal and have large eyes. A similar species, Trichosurus vulpecula, makes a variety of vocalizations, including alarm calls, screeches, hisses, grunts, clicks, and guttural coughs.
Communication Channels: acoustic
Perception Channels: visual ; tactile ; acoustic ; chemical
The diet of Trichosurus johnstonii consists mainly of leaves and other plant material. They primarily feed upon the fruit of Solanum mauritianum, the leaves of Ipomoea, and the leaves of Cape Lilac (Melia azedarach).
Plant Foods: leaves; fruit; flowers
Primary Diet: herbivore (Folivore , Frugivore )
Coppery brushtail, Trichosurus johnstonii, are found in Koombooloomba and Kuranda in northeastern Queensland, Australia. Little information is available regarding this species, as it was once considered a subspecies of silver-gray brushtail possums (common brushtails, Trichosurus vulpecula).
Biogeographic Regions: australian (Native )
Other Geographic Terms: island endemic
Coppery brushtails mainly inhabit rainforest edges and tall open forests in the Atherton rainforests.
Habitat Regions: tropical
Terrestrial Biomes: forest ; rainforest
Coppery brushtail possums get their name from the coppery, reddish colored fur that covers the majority of their medium sized body. The underside is covered in a creamy, lighter colored fur than the rest of the body. The head and body size of females ranges from 400 to 470 mm, while males tend to be slightly larger, reaching lengths of 490 mm. Tail length ranges from 300 to 380 mm in females and averages 400 mm in males. The hind feet of females and males measure 53.1 to 55.7 mm and about 59.3 mm respectively. Coppery brushtails have relatively large ears from 46.3 to 49.6 mm in length. Females weigh from 1200 to 1800 g, and males average 1800 g.
Scientists use differences in skull shape to distinguish this species from silver-gray brushtail possums.
Range mass: 1200 to 1800 g.
Range length: 400 to 490 mm.
Sexual Dimorphism: male larger
Other Physical Features: endothermic ; bilateral symmetry
Known predators of Trichosurus johnstonii include barking owls, powerful owls, red foxs, cats, and domestic dogs. Coppery brushtails evade terrestrial predators by fleeing up into trees.
Known Predators:
Little is known regarding the mating systems of coppery brushtails.
Little data is currently available regarding the reproduction of coppery brushtails. Their reproductive habits are expected to be similar to those of silver-gray brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula). Trichosurus vulpecula typically breeds twice a year, only giving birth once. Female silver-gray brushtails reach sexual maturity at 24 to 36 months of age, and males at around 48 months.
Female silver-gray brushtail possums have an estrous cycle of about 25 days. Gestation lasts an average of 17.5 days, after which a single young is born. After 4 to 5 months, the young leaves the pouch but continues to remain with the mother. At 6 to 7 months, the young is weaned, and it leaves the mother at 8 to 18 years of age.
Breeding interval: Coppery brushtails likely breed twice a year.
Key Reproductive Features: gonochoric/gonochoristic/dioecious (sexes separate); sexual
Parental investment of coppery brushtails is likely similar to that of silver-gray brushtail possums. Female silver-gray brushtails carry their young in their pouch for 4 to 5 months. Young are weaned at around 6 or 7 months, but they remain with their mother until about 8 to 18 years of age. Mothers likely provide protection or nourishment for a portion of this time.
Parental Investment: female parental care ; pre-hatching/birth (Provisioning: Female, Protecting: Female); pre-weaning/fledging (Provisioning: Female, Protecting: Female); post-independence association with parents
El pòssum de Johnston (Trichosurus johnstonii) és una espècie de marsupial de la família dels falangèrids.[1] És originari d'Austràlia, on viu al nord-est de Queensland.
El pòssum de Johnston (Trichosurus johnstonii) és una espècie de marsupial de la família dels falangèrids. És originari d'Austràlia, on viu al nord-est de Queensland.
Der Queensland-Kusu (Trichosurus johnstonii) ist ein australisches Beuteltier, das im nördlichen Queensland an der westlichen Seite der Atherton Tablelands vom Koombooloomba-Nationalpark bis Kuranda endemisch vorkommt.
Die Tiere erreichen eine Kopfrumpflänge von 35,5 bis 43,8 cm, haben einen 33 bis 42 cm langen Schwanz und erreichen ein Gewicht von 1,2 bis 2 kg. Im Unterschied zum Fuchskusu, der im gleichen Gebiet vorkommt, zeigen sie keinen ausgeprägten Geschlechtsdimorphismus, lediglich der Schädel der Männchen ist ein klein wenig größer. Vom grauen Fuchskusu kann der Queensland-Kusu durch sein orangebraunes bis rötlichbraunes Fell leicht unterschieden werden. Sein buschiger Schwanz ist schwärzlich und proportional länger, die Ohren sind kleiner und die Backenzähne sind größer als beim Fuchskusu.[1]
Der Queensland-Kusu kommt vor allem an den Rändern der Regenwälder und den dort anschließenden hohen, offenen Wäldern vor. Bei einer Untersuchung aus einem Regenwald wurde eine Populationsdichte von drei bis vier Individuen pro Hektar festgestellt. Die Tiere sind nachtaktiv und verbringen den Tag in Baumhöhlen. Sie ernähren sich bevorzugt von Blättern, andere Pflanzenteile machen aber etwa ein Drittel ihrer Ernährung aus, vor allem die grünen Früchte verschiedener Nachtschattengewächse (Solanum). Insgesamt wurden 33 Pflanzenarten festgestellt, die zur Ernährung des Queensland-Kusu beitragen. Die meisten Jungtiere werden im Juni geboren, wenn auch der Fuchskusu seine Jungen zur Welt bringt. Beutegreifer, die dem Queensland-Kusu nachstellen, sind vor allem Schlangen, Eulen und Greifvögel.[1]
Die IUCN listet den Queensland-Kusu bisher nicht, da er früher als Unterart des Fuchskusu angesehen wurde. Wahrscheinlich hat der Queensland-Kusu in der Vergangenheit durch Rodungen einen großen Teil seines Lebensraumes verloren. Der heutige Bestand gilt jedoch als stabil.[1]
Der Queensland-Kusu (Trichosurus johnstonii) ist ein australisches Beuteltier, das im nördlichen Queensland an der westlichen Seite der Atherton Tablelands vom Koombooloomba-Nationalpark bis Kuranda endemisch vorkommt.
The coppery brushtail possum (Trichosurus johnstonii) is a species of marsupial possum in the family Phalangeridae.[2] Coppery brushtails are found within the Atherton Tablelands area of Queensland, in northeastern Australia.[1][2] These mammals inhabit rainforest ecosystems, living within the tree canopy. Though they have a restricted distribution, they are locally common.[2] This population is often considered a subspecies of T. vulpecula.[1]
Coppery brushtail possums have a typical length of 400-490 mmm and weigh 1200-1800 g, with males being larger and heavier than females.[3][4]
Like the common brushtail possum, coppery brushtails are nocturnal, and live in dens, which are usually tree hollows. At night, they still spend half of their time resting to conserve energy, and the other half in foraging.[5] In feeding experiments, in selecting their food, these possums may tend to select a mix of plant materials with detoxification requirements that are correlated or independent, rather than contradictory, thus maximizing their ability to process harmful plant byproducts.[6]
Dominance among individuals tends to place females above males, and larger over smaller individuals.[7]
Coppery Brush-tailed Possum 
This is a sub-species of the Brush-tailed Possum and is only found in the Atherton Tablelands area of Australia. The coppery brushtail possum (Trichosurus johnstonii) is a species of marsupial possum in the family Phalangeridae. Coppery brushtails are found within the Atherton Tablelands area of Queensland, in northeastern Australia. These mammals inhabit rainforest ecosystems, living within the tree canopy. Though they have a restricted distribution, they are locally common. This population is often considered a subspecies of T. vulpecula.
Trichosurus johnstonii Trichosurus generoko animalia da. Martsupialen barruko Diprotodontia ordeneko animalia da. Phalangerinae azpifamilia eta Phalangeridae familian sailkatuta dago.
Trichosurus johnstonii Trichosurus generoko animalia da. Martsupialen barruko Diprotodontia ordeneko animalia da. Phalangerinae azpifamilia eta Phalangeridae familian sailkatuta dago.
Trichosurus johnstonii est une espèce de marsupiaux de la famille des Phalangeridae.
Cette espèce est endémique d'Australie, elle se rencontre sur le plateau d'Atherton au Queensland.
Trichosurus johnstonii est une espèce de marsupiaux de la famille des Phalangeridae.
De Queenslandvoskoesoe (Trichosurus johnstonii) is een klimbuideldier uit het geslacht der koesoes (Trichosurus).
De Queenslandvoskoesoe heeft een korte vacht. Het lichaam is grotendeels lichtoranje van kleur. De staart is zwart.
Deze soort komt voor in de regenwouden van Noordoost-Queensland.
Deze soort is nauw verwant aan de voskoesoe (Trichosurus vulpecula) en wordt daar vaak toe gerekend als een ondersoort.
De Queenslandvoskoesoe (Trichosurus johnstonii) is een klimbuideldier uit het geslacht der koesoes (Trichosurus).
Trichosurus johnstonii é uma espécie de marsupial da família Phalangeridae. Endêmica da Austrália.
Trichosurus johnstonii é uma espécie de marsupial da família Phalangeridae. Endêmica da Austrália.
Trichosurus johnstonii[1] är en pungdjursart som först beskrevs av Ramsay 1888. Trichosurus johnstonii ingår i släktet pungrävar och familjen klätterpungdjur.[2][3] Inga underarter finns listade.[2]
Pungdjuret förekommer i nordöstra Queensland, Australien.[1] Djuret betraktas av IUCN som population av vanlig pungräv (Trichosurus vulpecula) och listas därför inte extra.[4]
Wikispecies har information om Trichosurus johnstonii.
Trichosurus johnstonii är en pungdjursart som först beskrevs av Ramsay 1888. Trichosurus johnstonii ingår i släktet pungrävar och familjen klätterpungdjur. Inga underarter finns listade.
Pungdjuret förekommer i nordöstra Queensland, Australien. Djuret betraktas av IUCN som population av vanlig pungräv (Trichosurus vulpecula) och listas därför inte extra.
Trichosurus johnstonii là một loài động vật có vú trong họ Phalangeridae, bộ Hai răng cửa. Loài này được Ramsay mô tả năm 1888.[2]
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Bài viết liên quan đến động vật có vú này vẫn còn sơ khai. Bạn có thể giúp Wikipedia bằng cách mở rộng nội dung để bài được hoàn chỉnh hơn. Trichosurus johnstonii là một loài động vật có vú trong họ Phalangeridae, bộ Hai răng cửa. Loài này được Ramsay mô tả năm 1888.
Trichosurus johnstonii Ramsay, 1888
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Медный кузу[источник не указан 340 дней] (лат. Trichosurus johnstonii) — сумчатое млекопитающие семейства кускусовых.
Длина тела составляет от 40 до 49 см. Вес взрослой особи — от 1,2 до 1,8 кг. Самцы крупнее и тяжелее самок.[1][2] Мех серо-рыжий или полностью рыжий. Медный кузу часто считается подвидом лисьего кузу.
Обитает во влажных тропических лесах Квинсленда, в северо-восточной Австралии. Хотя в целом вид имеет ограниченное географическое распространение, на данной территории встречается часто.
Как и другие кузу, ведет ночной образ жизни, в дневное время укрывается в дуплах деревьев. Но в отличие от других кузу, медный кузу и ночью часть времени тратит на сон и отдых.[3] Питается преимущественно листьями, фруктами, семенами, беспозвоночными и мелкими позвоночными.
Медный кузу[источник не указан 340 дней] (лат. Trichosurus johnstonii) — сумчатое млекопитающие семейства кускусовых.
구릿빛붓꼬리주머니쥐(Trichosurus johnstonii)는 쿠스쿠스과에 속하는 유대류의 일종이다.[3] 오스트레일리아 북동부 퀸즐랜드주 애서톤 테이블랜드 지역에서 발견된다.[3][2] 우림 생태계에서 서식하며 나무 캐노피에서 생활한다. 제한된 지역에 분포하지만 현지에서는 흔하게 발견된다.[3] 한때는 주머니여우(T. vulpecula)의 아종으로 간주되기도 하였다.[2]
몸길이는 평균 400~490mm, 몸무게는 1200~1800g 정도이고 수컷이 암컷보다 크고 무겁다.[4][5]
주머니여우처럼 구릿빛붓꼬리주머니쥐는 야행성 동물이며, 보통 나무 구멍 속에 만든 굴 속에서 산다. 밤에 에너지를 비축하기 위하여 휴식 시간의 절반을 쓰고, 나머지 반은 먹이를 구하는 데 쓴다.[6]
