Western pygmy possum
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The western pygmy possum (Cercartetus concinnus), also known as the southwestern pygmy possum or the mundarda, is a small marsupial found in Australia. Genetic studies indicate its closest relative is probably the eastern pygmy possum,[4] from which its ancestors diverged around eight million years ago.[5]
Quick Facts Western pygmy possum Temporal range: Late Pleistocene – Recent, Conservation status ...
Western pygmy possum[1] Temporal range: Late Pleistocene – Recent | |
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Western pygmy possum | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Infraclass: | Marsupialia |
Order: | Diprotodontia |
Family: | Burramyidae |
Genus: | Cercartetus |
Species: | C. concinnus |
Binomial name | |
Cercartetus concinnus | |
Western pygmy possum range |
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