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Burramys

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Infraclass
  
Marsupialia

Family
  
Burramyidae

Higher classification
  
Pygmy possum

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Diprotodontia

Scientific name
  
Burramys

Rank
  
Genus

Similar
  
Mountain pygmy possum, Pygmy possum, Marsupial, Cercartetus, Tasmanian pygmy possum

Burramys is a genus of the family Burramyidae, and is represented by one living and 3 extinct (fossil) species. It is one of two genera of pygmy possum, the other being Cercartetus.

Taxonomy

  • Genus Burramys
  • Burramys wakefieldi
  • Burramys tridactylus
  • Burramys brutyi
  • Burramys parvus
  • References

    Burramys Wikipedia