Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum
Thylamys elegans
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(hewan)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mamalia)
Order
Didelphimorphia
(Didelphimorphia)
Family
Didelphidae
Genus
Thylamys
Species
Thylamys elegans
(Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Marmosa Elegante
French
Opossum-souris élégant
German
Südliches Mausoppussum
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum?
The scientific name of Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum is Thylamys elegans. It belongs to the genus Thylamys.
What is the conservation status of Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum?
Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum (Thylamys elegans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum belong to?
Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum (Thylamys elegans) belongs to the genus Thylamys, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
Is Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum endangered?
No, Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum (Thylamys elegans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum belong to?
Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum (Thylamys elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum?
The closest relatives of Elegant Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum in the genus Thylamys include Common Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum, Buff-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum, Paraguayan Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum, White-bellied Fat-tailed Mouse Opossum.
Genus Thylamys — 5 Species
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