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Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa zeledoni
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.
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 zeledoni
(Zeledon’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 Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum?
The scientific name of Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum is Marmosa zeledoni. It belongs to the genus Marmosa.
What is the conservation status of Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum?
Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum (Marmosa zeledoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum live?
Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum belong to?
Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum (Marmosa zeledoni) belongs to the genus Marmosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
Is Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum endangered?
No, Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum (Marmosa zeledoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum belong to?
Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum (Marmosa zeledoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum?
The closest relatives of Zeledon’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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VU
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DD
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DD
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LC
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NE
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DD
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DD
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
Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa waterhousei
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LC
Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa zeledoni
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