Pinocchio Opossum

Monodelphis pinocchio

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

Monodelphis pinocchio, also known as the long-nosed short-tailed opossum is a species of mammal in the family Didelphidae. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil.

Fun Fact

The specific epithet refers to the fictional doll Pinocchio from The Adventures of Pinocchio, alluding to the enlarged rostrum of this opossum, which resembles Pinocchios's elongated nose.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Esperito Santo.

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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