There are two species of small marsupials in this family, the feathertail glider and the feathertail possum.
The feathertail glider is found in the forests and woodlands of eastern Australia. It is mouse-sized and has a feather-like tail.
It is brown or brownish-gray on its uppersides and white on its undersides. It has a thin membrane of skin that runs from its front paws to its back paws, which helps it glide from tree to tree. It uses its tail to help it steer.
It spends the day sleeping in a hollow in a tree. It uses its long tongue to eat nectar, pollen, and insects.
The feathertail possum is found in New Guinea. It is also mouse-like, but it does not have a thin membrane like the feathertail glider. It does have a feather-like tail and also eats nectar, pollen, and insects.
It is gray and has a white face with black stripes running vertically over its eyes.
Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist
Status taken from NH Fish and Game
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