Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum

Thylamys venustus

Data Deficient

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The Buff-Bellied Fat-Tailed Mouse Opossum (Thylamys venustus) is a species in the genus Thylamys. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Didelphimorphia (Beutelrattenartige)

Species

Thylamys venustus (Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Comadrejita Yungueña

Similar Species in Thylamys

Südliches Mausoppussum

Thylamys elegans

Least Concern

Common Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum

Thylamys pusillus

Least Concern

Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum

Thylamys macrurus

Near Threatened

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White-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum

Thylamys pallidior

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum?

The scientific name of Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum is Thylamys venustus. It belongs to the genus Thylamys.

What is the conservation status of Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum?

Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum (Thylamys venustus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum belong to?

Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum (Thylamys venustus) belongs to the genus Thylamys, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.

What kingdom does Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum belong to?

Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum (Thylamys venustus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum?

The closest relatives of Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum in the genus Thylamys include Südliches Mausoppussum, Common Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum, Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum, White-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum.