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Little
Pygmy Possums on Eucalyptus
Limited
Edition/500
2001 Cercartetus lepidus is the smallest of the living diprotodont marsupials. The head and body length ranges from 50-65 mm, with the tail length ranging from 60-75 mm. The little pygmy-possum fur is soft with a pale fawn color on its dorsal side and a grey belly. Both the small size and grey belly of C. lepidus distinguishes it from other members of the family. Cercartetus lepidus teeth have low, rounded cusps associated with their diet of soft foods. However, one of the premolars on each side is usually blade-like or plagiaulacoid (Green, 1983). Cercartetus lepidus is syndactylous and has an opposable hallux on its hind feet. Other characteristics include a conical head with short muzzle, large eyes, and short, rounded ears (Myers, 1997). No sexual dimorphism has been seen in body size and/or weight (Ward, 1992). Distribution: In Australia the little pygmy-possum is found in Southeastern Australia from the mallee heathlands of Victoria to the forests of Tasmania. Cercartetus lepidus individuals have also been found on Kangaroo Island. (Burton, 1987) If you require any other information about this painting contact: info@annhogarth.com |
