Common Brushtail Possum vs Sugar Glider
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common Brushtail Possum
0.58 m
Human
1.75 m
Sugar Glider
0.17 m
| Common Brushtail Possum | Sugar Glider | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.2–4.5 kg | 90–160 g |
| Length | 32–58 cm | 12–17 cm |
| Lifespan | 5–13 yrs | 9–12 yrs |
| Gestation | 16 days | 16 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–2 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Forest, Woodland, Urban, Garden, Farmland | Forest, Woodland, Rainforest |
| Regions | Oceania | Oceania |
| Family | Phalangeridae | Petauridae |
| Order | Diprotodontia | Diprotodontia |