Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Diprotodontia
Family
Burramyidae
Genus
Cercartetus
Species
Cercartetus concinnus
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
The fur over most of its body is a bright cinnamon colour. It has pure white underparts, which also distinguishes it from its relatives, and has a relatively indistinct patch of darker fur in front of the eyes. It possesses larger, oval ears, large eyes, and long whiskers. The tail is long and prehensile, and is covered with fine scales, rather than fur. The hind feet have opposable first digits, while all four feet have broad pads at the tips of the toes. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 7.2 cm (Body length)
- Up to 8.2 cm (Tail length)
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Southwestern Pygmy Possum (Cercartetus concinnus)
Diet
It feeds primarily on nectar and pollen, especially from plants such as melaleuca and eucalyptus, and may play a role in the pollination. It also supplements its diet with insects. (Wikipedia)
