Dusky Slender Opossum
Marmosops fuscatus
Data Deficient
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<speciesfyi-species slug="dusky-slender-opossum"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Conservation Status
DD
Data Deficient
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Didelphimorphia
(Beutelrattenartige)
Family
Didelphidae
Genus
Marmosops
Species
Marmosops fuscatus
(Dusky Slender Opossum)
Names in Other Languages
French
Opossum-souris sombre
Similar Species in Marmosops
Andean slender mouse opossum
Marmosops impavidus
Least Concern
Neblina Slender Opossum
Marmosops neblina
Least Concern
Bishop s Slender Opossum
Marmosops bishopi
Least Concern
Gray Slender Opossum
Marmosops incanus
Least Concern
Panama Slender Opossum
Marmosops invictus
Least Concern
Handley s Slender Opossum
Marmosops handleyi
Critically Endangered
Pinheiro s Slender Opossum
Marmosops pinheiroi
Least Concern
Narrow-headed Slender Opossum
Marmosops cracens
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Dusky Slender Opossum?
The scientific name of Dusky Slender Opossum is Marmosops fuscatus. It belongs to the genus Marmosops.
What is the conservation status of Dusky Slender Opossum?
Dusky Slender Opossum (Marmosops fuscatus) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dusky Slender Opossum live?
Dusky Slender Opossum is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.
What family does Dusky Slender Opossum belong to?
Dusky Slender Opossum (Marmosops fuscatus) belongs to the genus Marmosops, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
What kingdom does Dusky Slender Opossum belong to?
Dusky Slender Opossum (Marmosops fuscatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Dusky Slender Opossum?
The closest relatives of Dusky Slender Opossum in the genus Marmosops include Andean slender mouse opossum, Neblina Slender Opossum, Bishop s Slender Opossum, Gray Slender Opossum, Panama Slender Opossum.
Genus Marmosops — 11 Species
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Andean slender mouse opossum
Marmosops impavidus
Neblina Slender Opossum
Marmosops neblina
Bishop s Slender Opossum
Marmosops bishopi
Gray Slender Opossum
Marmosops incanus
Panama Slender Opossum
Marmosops invictus
Handley s Slender Opossum
Marmosops handleyi
Pinheiro s Slender Opossum
Marmosops pinheiroi
Narrow-headed Slender Opossum
Marmosops cracens
white-bellied slender mouse opossum
Marmosops noctivagus
Delicate Slender Opossum
Marmosops parvidens
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Dusky Slender Opossum
Marmosops fuscatus
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