Dwarf iris vs Honey possum

Iris pumila compared with Tarsipes rostratus

Key Differences

• Dwarf iris is Not Evaluated while Honey possum is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf iris	Honey possum
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Tarsipedidae
Genus	Iris	Tarsipes
Species	Iris pumila	Tarsipes rostratus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dwarf iris and Honey possum share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dwarf iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Honey possum

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf iris	Honey possum
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Honey possum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.