Cercartetus nanus (Desmarest, 1817) is a burramyid commonly called the eastern pygmy-possum. It is 1 of 4 species in the genus Cercartetus, which together with Burramys parvus form the marsupial family Burramyidae. This species is endemic to southeastern Australia and occupies a range of vegetation types, but Banksia woodland is probably preferred habitat. This species is notable for its longevity, ability to hibernate, and its likely role as an important pollinator of a range of large-flowered plants. This species is of conservation concern in several Australian states, where it is threatened by habitat loss, inappropriate fire regimes, and introduced predators.
Journal article
Cercartetus nanus (Diprotodontia: Burramyidae)
Mammalian Species, Vol.815, pp.1-10
2008
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- Title
- Cercartetus nanus (Diprotodontia: Burramyidae)
- Creators
- Jamie M Harris - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Mammalian Species, Vol.815, pp.1-10
- Identifiers
- 3253; 991012821622602368
- Academic Unit
- School of Environment, Science and Engineering; Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Resource Type
- Journal article