The possibility that it was a "mammalian woodpecker" similar to the aye-aye and striped possum has been raised. Morphology A detailed study on its morphology, including newly referred tarsal material published in 2014 found that it was likely a crown group marsupial, and probably an australidelphian, but its unusual morphology made its precise placement uncertain. References External links Yalkaparidon coheni from the lost kingdoms.com Mikko's Phylogeny Archive - Australidelphia - Australian marsupials Prehistoric marsupial genera Oligocene mammals of Australia Miocene mammals of Australia Riversleigh fauna Fossil taxa described in 1988