Tyleria Mouse Opossum

Marmosa tyleriana

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

Tyler's mouse opossum is a South American marsupial of the family Didelphidae. It lives in rainforests of the Guiana Highlands of southern Venezuela at elevations between 1300 and 2200 m. The species has only been found on three isolated tepuis. All three of these locations are in protected areas.

Fun Fact

The species has only been found on three isolated tepuis (Auyantepui, Marahuaca and Sarisariñama).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in rainforests of the Guiana Highlands of southern Venezuela at elevations between 1300 and 2200 m.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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