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Some facts about the
Dormouse possum
Adult weight : 0.04 kg (0.088 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 10 years
Female maturity :190 days
Male maturity : 190 days
Weaning : 62 days
Litter size : 4
Interval between litters : 95 days
Weight at weaning : 0.008 kg (0.0176 lbs)
Body mass : 0.065 kg (0.143 lbs)
Temperature : 35.85 °C (96.53 °F)
Eastern pygmy possum
Order : Diprotodontia
Family : Burramyidae
Species : Cercartetus nanus
The Eastern pygmy possum is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Countries
Australia
Facts about the eastern pygmy possum
DistributionThe eastern pygmy possum is found throughout the wetter forests of the western half of the state. (Full text)
The little pygmy possum, like its close relative, the eastern pygmy possum is able to overcome these difficulties through its ability to enter torpor. (Full text)
Eastern pygmy possums are small nocturnal arboreal mammals that eat nectar, pollen and insects. (Full text)
Although the Eastern Pygmy-possum is broadly distributed, recent studies have shown that within this range the species appears to be patchily distributed and its overall abundance is low. (Full text)
In view of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 above, the Scientific Committee is of the opinion that the Eastern Pygmy-possum Cercartetus nanus is likely to become endangered unless the circumstances and factors threatening its survival or evolutionary development cease to operate, and is therefore eligible for listing as a vulnerable species. (Full text)
The eastern pygmy-possum is found from rainforest through eucalypt forest to tree heath. (Full text)
The eastern pygmy possum is found throughout the wetter forests of the western half of the state. (Full text)
The little pygmy possum, like its close relative, the eastern pygmy possum is able to overcome these difficulties through its ability to enter torpor. (Full text)
RECENT FAUNA RESEARCH The Eastern Pygmy Possum (Cercartetus nanus) is one of a number of fauna species which occur in both Tasmania and on the mainland. (Full text)
The Eastern Pygmy-possum, Cercartetus nanus, is a small arboreal marsupial. (Full text)