Waterhouse's Mouse Opossum

Marmosa waterhousei

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

Marmosa waterhousei, the waterhouse's mouse opossum, is a species of opossum in the family Didelphidae. Found in the Andean regions of Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, and Venezuela, this opossum's body and tail are various shades of brown.

Fun Fact

Its back is primarily gray-brown with a variable dark brown-orange tint, and its sides are more pale in color.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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