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feathertail glider

species of mammal (Acrobates pygmaeus; marsupial)

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Instance of: taxon
Parent taxon: Acrobates
Image: Acrobates pygmaeus 2.jpg

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P105: species
P141: Least Concern
P183: Australia
P1552: viviparity

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Acrobates pygmaeus

The feathertail glider (Acrobates pygmaeus), also known as the pygmy gliding possum, pygmy glider, pygmy phalanger, flying phalanger and flying mouse, is a species of marsupial native to eastern Australia. It is the world's smallest gliding mammal and is named for its long feather-shaped tail.