Post by Melly on Mar 2, 2005 21:44:12 GMT
Range and Population The species is known from a restricted range of 10 km². Indirect evidence (predator scats) suggest that it may also occur in the Cobberas, Tingaringy region in eastern Victoria.
Habitat and Ecology The species is restricted to high altitude, periglacial boulder fields (basalt, granite, granodiorites) overlain with Podocarpus lawrenceii heathland and adjacent alpine communities. The basalt boulderfields have the greatest population density. B. parvus is nocturnal and has a diet composed of seeds, fruits, worms and other invertebrates. This species may not be strictly arboreal but is an adept climber that is terrestrial.
Threats This species' habitat is highly restricted and has been fragmented or destroyed by road construction, dam/aqueduct construction and development of the infrastructure for the downhill skiing industry. The habitat is subject to weed invasion and fox and cat predation may pose a potential that is as yet to be substantiated.
Conservation Measures A government-endorsed Management Plan exists in Victoria. Monitoring of populations within ski resorts and control areas has been initiated. A captive colony is being established at Healesville Sanctuary.
Discovered in 1966
Photo: www.arkive.org/species/GES/mammals/Burramys_parvus/?
Habitat and Ecology The species is restricted to high altitude, periglacial boulder fields (basalt, granite, granodiorites) overlain with Podocarpus lawrenceii heathland and adjacent alpine communities. The basalt boulderfields have the greatest population density. B. parvus is nocturnal and has a diet composed of seeds, fruits, worms and other invertebrates. This species may not be strictly arboreal but is an adept climber that is terrestrial.
Threats This species' habitat is highly restricted and has been fragmented or destroyed by road construction, dam/aqueduct construction and development of the infrastructure for the downhill skiing industry. The habitat is subject to weed invasion and fox and cat predation may pose a potential that is as yet to be substantiated.
Conservation Measures A government-endorsed Management Plan exists in Victoria. Monitoring of populations within ski resorts and control areas has been initiated. A captive colony is being established at Healesville Sanctuary.
Discovered in 1966
Photo: www.arkive.org/species/GES/mammals/Burramys_parvus/?
