Bushy-tailed Opossum
Glironia venusta
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae
About
The bushy-tailed opossum is an opossum from South America. It was first described by English zoologist Oldfield Thomas in 1912. It is a medium-sized opossum characterized by a large, oval, dark ears, fawn to cinnamon coat with a buff to gray underside, grayish limbs, and a furry tail. Little is known of the behavior of the bushy-tailed opossum; less than 25 specimens are known. It appears to be arboreal (tree-living), nocturnal and solitary. The diet probably comprises insects, eggs and plant material. This opossum has been captured from heavy, humid, tropical forests; it has been reported from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. The IUCN classifies it as least concern.
Fun Fact
The bushy-tailed opossum is the sole member of Glironia, and is placed in the family Didelphidae.
Quick Facts
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Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance