The feathertail glider (Acrobates pygmaeus), also known as the pygmy gliding possum, pygmy glider, pygmy phalanger, flying phalanger and flying mouse,[3] 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.
A second species, the broad-toed feathertail glider (Acrobates (Dromicia) frontalis, De Vis 1887) is recognised by some authors[4] based on unpublished genetic studies and cryptic morphological differences in toe and tail characteristics. With this recognition, it is suggested that Acrobates pygmaeus takes the common name narrow-toed feathertail glider.
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^Dickman, C.; McKenzie, N. & Menkhorst, P. (2016). "Acrobates pygmaeus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T40584A21963834. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T40584A21963834.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
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