Robinson's Mouse Opossum

Marmosa robinsoni

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

Robinson's mouse opossum is a species of opossum in the family Didelphidae. It is found in Belize, Colombia, Ecuador, Grenada, Honduras, Panama, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.

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

Inhabiting agricultural lands and disturbed forests are larger than those from cloud and gallery forest likely due to the higher productivity of the former habitats.

Diet

Feed on earthworms, birds, bats and mice.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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