Alston's Woolly Mouse Opossum

Marmosa alstoni

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

Alston's mouse opossum, also known as Alston's opossum, is a medium-sized pouchless marsupial of the family Didelphidae. It is arboreal and nocturnal, inhabiting forests from Belize to northern Colombia. The main components of its diet are insects and fruits, but it may also eat small rodents, lizards, and bird eggs. It was formerly assigned to the genus Micoureus, which was made a subgenus of Marmosa in 2009.

Fun Fact

It is arboreal and nocturnal, inhabiting forests from Belize to northern Colombia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat small rodents, lizards, and bird eggs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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