southwestern pygmy possum

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Chordata (حبليات)

Class

Mammalia (ثدييات)

Order

Diprotodontia (ثنائيات الأسنان الأمامية)

Family

Burramyidae

Genus

Cercartetus

Species

Cercartetus concinnus (southwestern pygmy possum)

Names in Other Languages

German Dünnschwanz-Schlafbeutler

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long-tailed pygmy possum

Cercartetus caudatus

Least Concern

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Tasmanian pygmy possum

Cercartetus lepidus

Least Concern

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eastern pygmy possum

Cercartetus nanus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of southwestern pygmy possum?

The scientific name of southwestern pygmy possum is Cercartetus concinnus. It belongs to the genus Cercartetus.

What is the conservation status of southwestern pygmy possum?

southwestern pygmy possum (Cercartetus concinnus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does southwestern pygmy possum belong to?

southwestern pygmy possum (Cercartetus concinnus) belongs to the genus Cercartetus, which is part of the taxonomic family Burramyidae.

Is southwestern pygmy possum endangered?

No, southwestern pygmy possum (Cercartetus concinnus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does southwestern pygmy possum belong to?

southwestern pygmy possum (Cercartetus concinnus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of southwestern pygmy possum?

The closest relatives of southwestern pygmy possum in the genus Cercartetus include long-tailed pygmy possum, Tasmanian pygmy possum, eastern pygmy possum.