Brazilian Gracile Opossum

Gracilinanus microtarsus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

The Brazilian gracile opossum is a species of small opossum from Brazil.

Fun Fact

Brazilian gracile opossums are relatively small opossums, with males ranging from 86 to 129 millimetres (3.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits rainforests and partly deciduous forests scattered in the southern regions of the cerrado ecoregion, but, being able to forage successfully on the ground, is less affected by fragmentation of forest habitats than more purely arboreal animals.

Diet

Eat some spiders, snails, and even fruit (including passionfruit).

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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