Brazilian Slender Opossum

Marmosops paulensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

The Brazilian slender opossum is an opossum species from South America. It is found in moist montane forest in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil, including the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Paraná. Its breeding may be fully semelparous, which is unusual for a mammal.

Fun Fact

Its breeding may be fully semelparous, which is unusual for a mammal.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in moist montane forest in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil, including the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Paraná.

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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