Pygmy Short-tailed Opossum
Monodelphis kunsi
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae
About
The pygmy short-tailed opossum, is an opossum species from South America. M. kunsi is a marsupial from the family Didelphidae of the order Didelphimorphia. Although it is a marsupial, it lacks the characteristic pouch that is often associated with this order. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay. M. kunsi is considered a smaller species within the family Didelphidae, which is why it is named a pygmy opossum. The young are referred to as 'joeys'. The females are referred to as 'Jill,' and the males 'jack'. It was thought to have been endangered in 2001, but has since been moved to least concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Fun Fact
Didelphidae of the order Didelphimorphia.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in a variety of habitats ranging from forested or wooded areas, to dry Cerrado savannahs, and even Amazonian rain forest.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance