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Mountain pygmy possum
Order : Diprotodontia
Family : Burramyidae
Genus : Burramys
Facts about the genus Burramys, the mountain pygmy possum
Because the total adult population is less than 2000 and its habitat is very restricted, the Burramys is classified as nationally endangered.
Burramys is a small omnivore weighing about 45 g; the Bogong Moth (Agrotis infusa) is its main food in Victoria.
burramys is not a member of any public groups
The Mountain Pygmy-possum is a [CITIES-listed Endangered Species]
Behavior The mountain pygmy possum is a calm, social animal, rarely engaging in competition for space or food. (Full text)
The Burramys is a [CITIES-listed Endangered Species] (Full text)
The mountain pygmy-possum or burramys is the only native mammal confined to the high mountains of southeast Australia where the total area of suitable habitat is only 10 sq km. (Full text)
The mountain pygmy-possum or burramys is the only native mammal confined to the high mountains of southeast Australia where the total area of suitable habitat is only 10 sq km. (Full text)
(IUCN 2004) Countries Where the Mountain Pygmy Possum Is Currently Found: (Full text)
Dr Linda Broome, National Parks & Wildlife Service, explained that the mountain pygmy-possum is one of our most endangered species. (Full text)
The Mountain Pygmy-Possum is listed as endangered in New South Wales. (Full text)
Burramys parvus The rare mountain pygmy possum is the only permanent (Full text)
The Mountain Pygmy-possum is the only Australian mammal limited in its distribution to alpine and sub-alpine regions and in NSW it occurs in Kosciuszko National Park at altitudes above 1600m. (Full text)