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Ecuador-Opossummaus

Caenolestes fuliginosus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)

Species

Caenolestes fuliginosus (Ecuador-Opossummaus)

Names in Other Languages

French Cénolestidé D´équateur

German Ecuador-Opossummaus

Similar Species in Caenolestes

Anden-Opossummaus

Caenolestes condorensis

Vulnerable

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Dunkle Opossummaus

Caenolestes convelatus

Vulnerable

Graubäuchige Opossummaus

Caenolestes caniventer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ecuador-Opossummaus?

The scientific name of Ecuador-Opossummaus is Caenolestes fuliginosus. It belongs to the genus Caenolestes.

What is the conservation status of Ecuador-Opossummaus?

Ecuador-Opossummaus (Caenolestes fuliginosus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ecuador-Opossummaus live?

Ecuador-Opossummaus is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Ecuador-Opossummaus belong to?

Ecuador-Opossummaus (Caenolestes fuliginosus) belongs to the genus Caenolestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Caenolestidae.

What kingdom does Ecuador-Opossummaus belong to?

Ecuador-Opossummaus (Caenolestes fuliginosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Ecuador-Opossummaus?

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