Mexican Mouse Opossum
Marmosa mexicana
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae
About
The Mexican mouse opossum is a species of North American opossum in the family Didelphidae.
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
Found in primary and secondary forest, including lowland tropical rainforest, dry deciduous forest, cloud forest, and plantations, as well as in grassland.
Diet
Diet includes insects and fruit.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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