What is the status of a eastern pygmy possum?

The eastern pygmy possums (Cercartetus nanus) is listed as a "vulnerable" species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The eastern pygmy possum's population is declining due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and predation by introduced species such as cats and foxes. The eastern pygmy possum is also threatened by climate change, which is causing its habitat to become drier and less hospitable.