179 observationsLeast Concern
Honey Possum
Tarsipes rostratus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Mammalia βΊOrder: Diprotodontia βΊFamily: Tarsipedidae βΊGenus: Tarsipes
About
The honey possum (Tarsipes rostratus), also known by the native names tait and noolbenger, is a tiny Australian marsupial. It is the only species in the genus Tarsipes and in the family Tarsipedidae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Honey Possum is Tarsipes rostratus.
- Honey Possum belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Honey Possum belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Honey Possum belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Honey Possum belongs to the order Diprotodontia.
- Honey Possum belongs to the family Tarsipedidae.
- Honey Possum belongs to the genus Tarsipes.