Tschudi's Slender Opossum

Marmosops caucae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

Marmosops caucae, the Cauca slender opossum, is a species of opossum from the Marmosops genus endemic to the eastern and western Andes. It is a diminutive species and its coat is 7 to 8 mm thick. The ventral fur is a dark brown with shades of gray. The species was scientifically described in 1900 by Oldfield Thomas.

Fun Fact

It is a diminutive species and its coat is 7 to 8 mm (0.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the eastern and western Andes.

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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