Honey Possum
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| Scientific name | Tarsipes rostratus |
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| Trophic level | Herbivorous |
| Mass | 9. 3 g (Adult) |
| Conservation status | Least Concern (Population stable) |
| Length | 7. 7 cm (Adult) |
| Gestation period | 61 days |
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| ID | 2922883 |
About Honey Possum
The honey possum or noolbenger refers to Tarsipes rostratus, a tiny species of marsupial that feeds on the nectar and pollen of a diverse range of flowering plants. Found in southwest Australia, it is an important pollinator for such plants as Banksia attenuata, Banksia coccinea and Adenanthos cuneatus.
