Gray Mouse Opossum

Tlacuatzin canescens

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

The grayish or gray mouse opossum is a diminutive species of opossum in the family Didelphidae, endemic to Mexico. It is the sole species of its genus, Tlacuatzin, although some sources disagree with this.

Fun Fact

It is the sole species of its genus, Tlacuatzin, although some sources disagree with this.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Mexico, mainly from southern Sonora state, in the north, south to Oaxaca, with populations also found on the Islas Marías and in central Yucatán.

Diet

Feeds mainly on insects such as bugs, cockroaches, moths and beetles (and their larvae).

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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