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Rufous Mouse Opossum
Marmosa lepida
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="rufous-mouse-opossum"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Didelphimorphia
(Beutelrattenartige)
Family
Didelphidae
Genus
Marmosa
Species
Marmosa lepida
(Rufous Mouse Opossum)
Names in Other Languages
French
Petit Opossum-souris Roux
Similar Species in Marmosa
Andersons Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa andersoni
Data Deficient
Maus-Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa murina
Least Concern
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Robinsons Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa robinsoni
Least Concern
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Rote Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa rubra
Data Deficient
Schwarzring-Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa mexicana
Least Concern
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Tylers Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa tyleriana
Data Deficient
Wüsten-Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa xerophila
Vulnerable
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Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa waterhousei
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Rufous Mouse Opossum?
The scientific name of Rufous Mouse Opossum is Marmosa lepida. It belongs to the genus Marmosa.
What is the conservation status of Rufous Mouse Opossum?
Rufous Mouse Opossum (Marmosa lepida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rufous Mouse Opossum live?
Rufous Mouse Opossum is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
What family does Rufous Mouse Opossum belong to?
Rufous Mouse Opossum (Marmosa lepida) belongs to the genus Marmosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
Is Rufous Mouse Opossum endangered?
No, Rufous Mouse Opossum (Marmosa lepida) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rufous Mouse Opossum belong to?
Rufous Mouse Opossum (Marmosa lepida) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Rufous Mouse Opossum?
The closest relatives of Rufous Mouse Opossum in the genus Marmosa include Andersons Zwergbeutelratte, Maus-Zwergbeutelratte, Robinsons Zwergbeutelratte, Rote Zwergbeutelratte, Schwarzring-Zwergbeutelratte.
Genus Marmosa — 11 Species
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DD
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LC
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LC
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DD
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LC
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VU
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LC
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NE
DD
Andersons Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa andersoni
Maus-Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa murina
Robinsons Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa robinsoni
Rote Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa rubra
Schwarzring-Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa mexicana
Tylers Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa tyleriana
Wüsten-Zwergbeutelratte
Marmosa xerophila
Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa zeledoni
Simons’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa simonsi
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LC
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Rufous Mouse Opossum
Marmosa lepida
Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa waterhousei
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