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Dunkle Opossummaus

Caenolestes convelatus

Vulnerable

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The Blackish Shrew Opossum (Caenolestes convelatus) is a species in the genus Caenolestes. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)

Species

Caenolestes convelatus (Dunkle Opossummaus)

Names in Other Languages

French Cénolestidé Noirâtre

German Dunkle Opossummaus

Similar Species in Caenolestes

Anden-Opossummaus

Caenolestes condorensis

Vulnerable

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Ecuador-Opossummaus

Caenolestes fuliginosus

Near Threatened

Graubäuchige Opossummaus

Caenolestes caniventer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dunkle Opossummaus?

The scientific name of Dunkle Opossummaus is Caenolestes convelatus. It belongs to the genus Caenolestes.

What is the conservation status of Dunkle Opossummaus?

Dunkle Opossummaus (Caenolestes convelatus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dunkle Opossummaus live?

Dunkle Opossummaus is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Dunkle Opossummaus belong to?

Dunkle Opossummaus (Caenolestes convelatus) belongs to the genus Caenolestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Caenolestidae.

Is Dunkle Opossummaus endangered?

Yes, Dunkle Opossummaus (Caenolestes convelatus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Dunkle Opossummaus belong to?

Dunkle Opossummaus (Caenolestes convelatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Dunkle Opossummaus?

The closest relatives of Dunkle Opossummaus in the genus Caenolestes include Anden-Opossummaus, Ecuador-Opossummaus, Graubäuchige Opossummaus, Sangay Shrew-opossum.