Gray Slender Opossum (Marmosops incanus) — Least Concern Mammalia

Gray Slender Opossum

Marmosops incanus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

The gray slender opossum, is an opossum species endemic to eastern Brazil.

Fun Fact

It is a semi-arboreal marsupial of the genus Marmosops.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the tropical and humid Atlantic Forest and the dry Brazilian Highlands up to 1,300 metres above sea level.

Diet

Diet consists mainly of insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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