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Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa waterhousei
Data Deficient
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<speciesfyi-species slug="waterhouses-mouse-opossum"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Conservation Status
DD
Data Deficient
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Didelphimorphia
(Didelphimorphia)
Family
Didelphidae
Genus
Marmosa
Species
Marmosa waterhousei
(Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum)
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
Mexican mouse opposum
Marmosa mexicana
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
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Simons’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa simonsi
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum?
The scientific name of Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum is Marmosa waterhousei. It belongs to the genus Marmosa.
What is the conservation status of Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum?
Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum (Marmosa waterhousei) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum live?
Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.
What family does Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum belong to?
Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum (Marmosa waterhousei) belongs to the genus Marmosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
What kingdom does Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum belong to?
Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum (Marmosa waterhousei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum?
The closest relatives of Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum in the genus Marmosa include Guajira Mouse Opossum, Heavy-browed Mouse Opossum, Linnaeus's mouse opossum, Mexican mouse opposum, Red Mouse Opossum.
Genus Marmosa — 11 Species
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DD
LC
Guajira Mouse Opossum
Marmosa xerophila
Heavy-browed Mouse Opossum
Marmosa andersoni
Linnaeus's mouse opossum
Marmosa murina
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
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DD
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Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa waterhousei
Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa zeledoni
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