# Talaud bear cuscus (*Ailurops melanotis*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The talaud bear cuscus (Ailurops melanotis) is a species in the family Phalangeridae, order Diprotodontia. Recorded adults weigh about 7 kg and live up to 5.9 years. Its IUCN Red List status is Critically Endangered.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 5.9 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 5.91 years |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded |
| Young per litter or clutch | 1.5 |
| Litters or clutches a year | 1.5 |
| Active | By day (diurnal) |
| Lifestyle | Arboreal |
| Conservation status | Critically Endangered (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Mammalia
- order: Diprotodontia
- family: Phalangeridae
- genus: Ailurops
- species: *Ailurops melanotis* (Thomas, 1898)

Synonyms: *Phalanger melanotis*

## Common questions

### How big is the talaud bear cuscus?

An adult talaud bear cuscus weighs 7 kg, according to values recorded on Wikidata.

### Is the talaud bear cuscus endangered?

The talaud bear cuscus is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, meaning it faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

### How long does the talaud bear cuscus live?

The talaud bear cuscus has a recorded lifespan of 5.9 years.

### What kind of animal is the talaud bear cuscus?

The talaud bear cuscus (Ailurops melanotis) belongs to the family Phalangeridae in the order Diprotodontia.

## Sources

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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
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