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silky shrew opossum

Caenolestes fuliginosus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)

Species

Caenolestes fuliginosus (silky shrew opossum)

Names in Other Languages

French Cénolestidé D´équateur

German Ecuador-Opossummaus

Similar Species in Caenolestes

Andean Caenolestid

Caenolestes condorensis

Vulnerable

Gray-bellied Caenolestid

Caenolestes caniventer

blackish shrew opossum

Caenolestes convelatus

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of silky shrew opossum?

The scientific name of silky shrew opossum is Caenolestes fuliginosus. It belongs to the genus Caenolestes.

What is the conservation status of silky shrew opossum?

silky shrew opossum (Caenolestes fuliginosus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does silky shrew opossum live?

silky shrew opossum is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does silky shrew opossum belong to?

silky shrew opossum (Caenolestes fuliginosus) belongs to the genus Caenolestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Caenolestidae.

What kingdom does silky shrew opossum belong to?

silky shrew opossum (Caenolestes fuliginosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of silky shrew opossum?

The closest relatives of silky shrew opossum in the genus Caenolestes include Andean Caenolestid, Gray-bellied Caenolestid, Sangay Shrew-opossum, blackish shrew opossum.