Buff-bellied fat-tailed mouse oppossum

Thylamys venustus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

The buff-bellied fat-tailed mouse opossum is a species of opossum in the family Didelphidae. It is found in the transitional and humid forests of northern Argentina and southern Bolivia. Its dorsal fur is cinnamon brown. Most of its ventral fur is gray-based, but its chest, throat, and the thoracic midline are not gray-based. The postorbital ridges are absent in the young and weakly developed in adults.

Fun Fact

It is found in the transitional and humid forests of northern Argentina and southern Bolivia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the transitional and humid forests of northern Argentina and southern Bolivia.

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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