Bishop's Slender Opossum

Marmosops bishopi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

Bishop's slender opossum is a small, arboreal marsupial in the opossum family native to Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. It somewhat resembles a placental rat or shrew.

Fun Fact

It is one of the smallest members of the genus Marmosops.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in dry forests, rainforests, evergreen forests, and cloud forests.

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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