Argentine Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum

Thylamys sponsorius

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

The Cinderella fat-tailed mouse opossum is a species of opossum in the family Didelphidae. It is found in northern Argentina and southern Bolivia, in the eastern foothills of the Andes. Its dorsal fur is gray brown to dark brown. Its ventral fur is gray-based, except for the white to yellowish chest hairs.

Fun Fact

It is found in northern Argentina and southern Bolivia, in the eastern foothills of the Andes.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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