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| Species: | D. trivirgata
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The Striped opossum, Dactylopsila trivirgata is a small member of the opossum family found in Australia and New Guinea, as well as several other small islands in the area. It is notable for its distinctive coloration. The species is black with three white stripes running head to tail, with white limbs and underbelly. They are closely related to the sugar glider, and are similar in appearance.
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- ^ Wund, Matthew (2004). "ADW: Dactylopsila trivirgata" (html). Animal Diversity Web. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. Retrieved 2006-07-28.
{{cite web}}: More than one of|author=and|last=specified (help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ "Dactylopsila trivirgata" (html). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2006-07-28.
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