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I don't think that colour is enough of a guide.
They are all pretty much brownish. The size and shape are the issues. Most of
the people who identify these critters have them in hand whilst doing so.
Although just looking at a reference book now, suggests that size range within
species is much greater than between species. Although a lot of that
is sexual dimorphism, so if you don't know what sex it is, it is pretty hard to
know what size it should be. They are all mostly nocturnal but of course during
the breeding season, these critters go beserck and can be seen occasionally
during the daytime.
I once observed (and caught) a Pygmy Possum at
Warks Road (about 22 years ago), I have a photo of myself holding
it.
Philip
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