Anderson's Mouse Opossum

Marmosa andersoni

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

The heavy-browed mouse opossum, or Anderson's mouse opossum, is a species of opossum in the family Didelphidae. It is endemic to a restricted range in southern Peru. This opossum inhabits forests; it is nocturnal and probably arboreal.

Fun Fact

The tiny young, measuring only up to 12 millimeters, attach themselves to the mother's mammae where they may remain for around 30 days.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Diet of Marmosa consists largely of insects and fruits but also lizards, bird eggs and small rodents.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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