Chacoan Pygmy Opossum

Chacodelphys formosa

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

The Chacoan pygmy opossum is a recently described genus and species of didelphimorph marsupial. The only species in Chacodelphys, C. formosa, was known until 2004 from only one specimen collected in 1920 in the Chaco of Formosa Province, Argentina.

Fun Fact

The Chacoan pygmy opossum is the smallest known species of didelphid.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to a small region of northern Argentina.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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