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Petit Opossum-souris Roux
Marmosa lepida
Least Concern
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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
(animal)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mammifères)
Order
Didelphimorphia
(Didelphimorphia)
Family
Didelphidae
Genus
Marmosa
Species
Marmosa lepida
(Petit Opossum-souris Roux)
Names in Other Languages
French
Petit Opossum-souris Roux
Similar Species in Marmosa
Opossum-souris commun
Marmosa murina
Least Concern
Opossum-souris d´Anderson
Marmosa andersoni
Data Deficient
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Opossum-souris de Robinson
Marmosa robinsoni
Least Concern
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Opossum-souris des tépuis
Marmosa tyleriana
Data Deficient
Opossum-souris Du Mexique
Marmosa mexicana
Least Concern
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Opossum-souris roux
Marmosa rubra
Data Deficient
Opossum xérophile
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 Petit Opossum-souris Roux?
The scientific name of Petit Opossum-souris Roux is Marmosa lepida. It belongs to the genus Marmosa.
What is the conservation status of Petit Opossum-souris Roux?
Petit Opossum-souris Roux (Marmosa lepida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Petit Opossum-souris Roux live?
Petit Opossum-souris Roux is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
What family does Petit Opossum-souris Roux belong to?
Petit Opossum-souris Roux (Marmosa lepida) belongs to the genus Marmosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
Is Petit Opossum-souris Roux endangered?
No, Petit Opossum-souris Roux (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 Petit Opossum-souris Roux belong to?
Petit Opossum-souris Roux (Marmosa lepida) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Petit Opossum-souris Roux?
The closest relatives of Petit Opossum-souris Roux in the genus Marmosa include Opossum-souris commun, Opossum-souris d´Anderson, Opossum-souris de Robinson, Opossum-souris des tépuis, Opossum-souris Du Mexique.
Genus Marmosa — 11 Species
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DD
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DD
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VU
LC
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NE
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DD
Opossum-souris commun
Marmosa murina
Opossum-souris d´Anderson
Marmosa andersoni
Opossum-souris de Robinson
Marmosa robinsoni
Opossum-souris des tépuis
Marmosa tyleriana
Opossum-souris Du Mexique
Marmosa mexicana
Opossum-souris roux
Marmosa rubra
Opossum xérophile
Marmosa xerophila
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LC
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Petit Opossum-souris Roux
Marmosa lepida
Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa zeledoni
Simons’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa simonsi
Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa waterhousei
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