Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia)

Family

Didelphidae

Genus

Thylamys

Species

Thylamys macrurus (Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum)

Names in Other Languages

French Opossum-souris à longue queue

Similar Species in Thylamys

Comadreja Enana

Thylamys pusillus

Least Concern

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Comadrejita Común

Thylamys pallidior

Least Concern

Comadrejita Yungueña

Thylamys venustus

Data Deficient

Marmosa Elegante

Thylamys elegans

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum?

The scientific name of Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum is Thylamys macrurus. It belongs to the genus Thylamys.

What is the conservation status of Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum?

Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum (Thylamys macrurus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum belong to?

Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum (Thylamys macrurus) belongs to the genus Thylamys, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.

What kingdom does Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum belong to?

Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum (Thylamys macrurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum?

The closest relatives of Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum in the genus Thylamys include Comadreja Enana, Comadrejita Común, Comadrejita Yungueña, Marmosa Elegante.