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Reig's Opossum
Monodelphis reigi
Vulnerable
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<speciesfyi-species slug="reigs-opossum"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Conservation Status
VU
Vulnerable
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Didelphimorphia
(Beutelrattenartige)
Family
Didelphidae
Genus
Monodelphis
Species
Monodelphis reigi
(Reig's Opossum)
Similar Species in Monodelphis
Iherings three-striped opossum
Monodelphis iheringi
Data Deficient
Long-nosed short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis scalops
Least Concern
Northern three-striped opossum
Monodelphis americana
Least Concern
One-striped opossum
Monodelphis unistriata
Critically Endangered
Osgoods short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis osgoodi
Least Concern
Emilia's short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis emiliae
Least Concern
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gray short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis domestica
Least Concern
Hooded red-sided opossum
Monodelphis palliolata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Reig's Opossum?
The scientific name of Reig's Opossum is Monodelphis reigi. It belongs to the genus Monodelphis.
What is the conservation status of Reig's Opossum?
Reig's Opossum (Monodelphis reigi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Reig's Opossum live?
Reig's Opossum is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Reig's Opossum belong to?
Reig's Opossum (Monodelphis reigi) belongs to the genus Monodelphis, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
Is Reig's Opossum endangered?
Yes, Reig's Opossum (Monodelphis reigi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Reig's Opossum belong to?
Reig's Opossum (Monodelphis reigi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Reig's Opossum?
The closest relatives of Reig's Opossum in the genus Monodelphis include Iherings three-striped opossum, Long-nosed short-tailed opossum, Northern three-striped opossum, One-striped opossum, Osgoods short-tailed opossum.
Genus Monodelphis — 13 Species
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Iherings three-striped opossum
Monodelphis iheringi
Long-nosed short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis scalops
Northern three-striped opossum
Monodelphis americana
One-striped opossum
Monodelphis unistriata
Osgoods short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis osgoodi
Emilia's short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis emiliae
gray short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis domestica
Hooded red-sided opossum
Monodelphis palliolata
red-legged short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis brevicaudata
Pygmy short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis kunsi
Sepia short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis adusta
Yellow-sided opossum
Monodelphis dimidiata
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VU
Reig's Opossum
Monodelphis reigi
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