Mexican mouse opposum
Marmosa mexicana
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
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Didelphimorphia
(Didelphimorphia)
Family
Didelphidae
Genus
Marmosa
Species
Marmosa mexicana
(Mexican mouse opposum)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
Tlacuache-ratón mexicano
French
Opossum-souris Du Mexique
German
Schwarzring-Zwergbeutelratte
Similar Species in Marmosa
Guajira Mouse Opossum
Marmosa xerophila
Vulnerable
Heavy-browed Mouse Opossum
Marmosa andersoni
Data Deficient
Linnaeus's mouse opossum
Marmosa murina
Least Concern
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Red Mouse Opossum
Marmosa rubra
Data Deficient
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Robinson s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa robinsoni
Least Concern
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Rufous Mouse Opossum
Marmosa lepida
Least Concern
🐾
Simons’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa simonsi
Not Evaluated
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Tyleria Mouse Opossum
Marmosa tyleriana
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Mexican mouse opposum?
The scientific name of Mexican mouse opposum is Marmosa mexicana. It belongs to the genus Marmosa.
What is the conservation status of Mexican mouse opposum?
Mexican mouse opposum (Marmosa mexicana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Mexican mouse opposum belong to?
Mexican mouse opposum (Marmosa mexicana) belongs to the genus Marmosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
Is Mexican mouse opposum endangered?
No, Mexican mouse opposum (Marmosa mexicana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mexican mouse opposum belong to?
Mexican mouse opposum (Marmosa mexicana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Mexican mouse opposum?
The closest relatives of Mexican mouse opposum in the genus Marmosa include Guajira Mouse Opossum, Heavy-browed Mouse Opossum, Linnaeus's mouse opossum, Red Mouse Opossum, Robinson s Mouse Opossum.
Genus Marmosa — 11 Species
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VU
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LC
DD
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LC
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NE
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DD
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DD
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LC
Guajira Mouse Opossum
Marmosa xerophila
Heavy-browed Mouse Opossum
Marmosa andersoni
Linnaeus's mouse opossum
Marmosa murina
🐾
LC
🐾
Mexican mouse opposum
Marmosa mexicana
Red Mouse Opossum
Marmosa rubra
Robinson s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa robinsoni
Rufous Mouse Opossum
Marmosa lepida
Simons’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa simonsi
Tyleria Mouse Opossum
Marmosa tyleriana
Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa waterhousei
Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa zeledoni
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