Blackish Shrew Opossum

Caenolestes convelatus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Paucituberculata · Caenolestidae

About

The northern caenolestid, also known as the blackish shrew opossum, is a shrew opossum found in Colombia and Ecuador. It is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Fun Fact

The northern caenolestid is one of the five members of Caenolestes, and is placed in the family Caenolestidae (shrew opossums).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in and around alpine and secondary forests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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