Size: 
Head & body length: 80 mm
Tail Length: 80 mm

Weight: 13 g

Identification: Mouse-sized animal with grey-brown back, white belly and a tail in the appearance of a small feather.

Call/Song:

Found throughout eastern and south-eastern mainland Australia, from Cape York (Queensland ) to South Australia.

Habitat: Found in tall forests and woodlands.

Movement: A gliding membrane extending from the elbows to the knees allows this animal to glide through the air, whereas its tail assists in steering and braking before landing. 

Feeding: Eats nectar, pollen and insects.

Breeding/Nesting: Breed throughout the year, but most breed in the spring. 

Photo: Glenn Threlfo Photo: Glenn Threlfo

Other Common Names: Pygmy glider, pygmy phalanger, flying mouse. 

Status: Common.

Distribution:

Abundance:

Queensland Museum (1995) Wildlife of Greater Brisbane, Queensland Museum, Brisbane.

Strahan, R. et al. (1995) The Mammals of Australia, Australian Museum/ Reed New Holland, Sydney.