Reig's Opossum

Monodelphis reigi

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

Reig's opossum is a South American opossum species of the family Didelphidae, discovered in 2004. It is named after Argentine biologist Osvaldo Reig (1929–1992). It was initially found in montane forest in Canaima National Park, Venezuela at an elevation of 1300 m in the Sierra de Lema. It is typically found between 1100 m and 2050 m on Mount Ayanganna.

Fun Fact

It is named after Argentine biologist Osvaldo Reig (1929–1992).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in montane forest in Canaima National Park, Venezuela at an elevation of 1300 m in the Sierra de Lema.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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