Leadbeater’s possum  (Gymnobelideus leadbeateri)

Facts

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderDiprodontia
FamilyPetauridae
GenusGymnobelideus (1)
SizeHead-body length: 15 – 16 cm (2)
Tail length: 14.5 – 18 cm (2)
Weight100 – 170 g (2)

Status

Leadbeater’s possum is classified as Endangered (EN A2c, E) on the IUCN Red List 2004 (1). It is also classified as threatened on Schedule 2 of the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 of Australia (3).

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