Austrolestes io (Iota Ringtails)

Wandering Ringtail, Austrolestes io
cf. sub-adult male.
Mid February
Identification thanks to Chris Burwell

Male
Late September 2018
Bicheno
Trapped in a spider web, then released.
Identification thanks to Chris Burwell
.

Early October 2019
Bridport
Identification thanks to Chris Burwell
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