Water Opossum

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 (Water Opossum)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tlacuache acuático

French Yapock

German Schwimmbeutler

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water Opossum?

The scientific name of Water Opossum is Chironectes minimus. It belongs to the genus Chironectes.

What is the conservation status of Water Opossum?

Water Opossum (Chironectes minimus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Water Opossum live?

Water Opossum is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Water Opossum belong to?

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

Is Water Opossum endangered?

No, Water Opossum (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 Water Opossum belong to?

Water Opossum (Chironectes minimus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).