sentences:  The scientific name for the species means "slender-snouted flat-weasel".Planigales are small rodent-like marsupials no greater than 7.5 cm, and weighing less than 10 g. The narrow-nosed planigale differs from other planigales in its more rufous colouring and smaller size – only the long-tailed planigale is smaller.It is an active hunter of various invertebrates, and is known as a fearless and pugnacious predator.