Tlacuache acuático

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

Chironectes

Species

Chironectes minimus (Tlacuache acuático)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tlacuache acuático

French Yapock

German Schwimmbeutler

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tlacuache acuático?

The scientific name of Tlacuache acuático is Chironectes minimus. It belongs to the genus Chironectes.

What is the conservation status of Tlacuache acuático?

Tlacuache acuático (Chironectes minimus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tlacuache acuático live?

Tlacuache acuático is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Tlacuache acuático belong to?

Tlacuache acuático (Chironectes minimus) belongs to the genus Chironectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.

Is Tlacuache acuático endangered?

No, Tlacuache acuático (Chironectes minimus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Tlacuache acuático belong to?

Tlacuache acuático (Chironectes minimus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).