White-bellied Woolly Mouse Opossum

Marmosa constantiae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

The white-bellied woolly mouse opossum is a small pouchless marsupial of the family Didelphidae. It was formerly assigned to the genus Micoureus, which was made a subgenus of Marmosa in 2009. The specific epithet was given in honour of Constance Sladen, wife of the naturalist Percy Sladen. She funded the 1902 expedition which collected the type specimen.

Fun Fact

It was formerly assigned to the genus Micoureus, which was made a subgenus of Marmosa in 2009.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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