Cuica Lanosa

About

The Brown-eared Woolly Opossum (Caluromys lanatus) is a species in the genus Caluromys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia)

Family

Didelphidae

Genus

Caluromys

Species

Caluromys lanatus (Cuica Lanosa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Cuica Lanosa

French Opossum laineux roux

German Braunohr-Wollbeutelratte

Similar Species in Caluromys

Bare-tailed Woolly Opossum

Caluromys philander

Least Concern

Derby s Woolly Opossum

Caluromys derbianus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cuica Lanosa?

The scientific name of Cuica Lanosa is Caluromys lanatus. It belongs to the genus Caluromys.

What is the conservation status of Cuica Lanosa?

Cuica Lanosa (Caluromys lanatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cuica Lanosa live?

Cuica Lanosa is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Cuica Lanosa belong to?

Cuica Lanosa (Caluromys lanatus) belongs to the genus Caluromys, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.

Is Cuica Lanosa endangered?

No, Cuica Lanosa (Caluromys lanatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cuica Lanosa belong to?

Cuica Lanosa (Caluromys lanatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cuica Lanosa?

The closest relatives of Cuica Lanosa in the genus Caluromys include Bare-tailed Woolly Opossum, Derby s Woolly Opossum.