Derby s Woolly Opossum

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

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 derbianus (Derby s Woolly Opossum)

Names in Other Languages

French Opossum de Derby

German Derby-Wollbeutelratte

Similar Species in Caluromys

Bare-tailed Woolly Opossum

Caluromys philander

Least Concern

Brown-eared Woolly Opossum

Caluromys lanatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Derby s Woolly Opossum?

The scientific name of Derby s Woolly Opossum is Caluromys derbianus. It belongs to the genus Caluromys.

What is the conservation status of Derby s Woolly Opossum?

Derby s Woolly Opossum (Caluromys derbianus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Derby s Woolly Opossum live?

Derby s Woolly Opossum is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Derby s Woolly Opossum belong to?

Derby s Woolly Opossum (Caluromys derbianus) belongs to the genus Caluromys, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.

Is Derby s Woolly Opossum endangered?

No, Derby s Woolly Opossum (Caluromys derbianus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Derby s Woolly Opossum belong to?

Derby s Woolly Opossum (Caluromys derbianus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Derby s Woolly Opossum?

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