Gray-bellied Caenolestid
Caenolestes caniventer
Near Threatened
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<speciesfyi-species slug="gray-bellied-caenolestid"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Conservation Status
NT
Near Threatened
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata
(สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Mammalia
(สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order
Paucituberculata
(Paucituberculata)
Family
Caenolestidae
Genus
Caenolestes
Species
Caenolestes caniventer
(Gray-bellied Caenolestid)
Names in Other Languages
French
Cénolestidé à ventre gris
German
Graubäuchige Opossummaus
Similar Species in Caenolestes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Gray-bellied Caenolestid?
The scientific name of Gray-bellied Caenolestid is Caenolestes caniventer. It belongs to the genus Caenolestes.
What is the conservation status of Gray-bellied Caenolestid?
Gray-bellied Caenolestid (Caenolestes caniventer) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gray-bellied Caenolestid live?
Gray-bellied Caenolestid is found in Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Ecuador.
What family does Gray-bellied Caenolestid belong to?
Gray-bellied Caenolestid (Caenolestes caniventer) belongs to the genus Caenolestes, which is part of the taxonomic family Caenolestidae.
What kingdom does Gray-bellied Caenolestid belong to?
Gray-bellied Caenolestid (Caenolestes caniventer) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Gray-bellied Caenolestid?
The closest relatives of Gray-bellied Caenolestid in the genus Caenolestes include Andean Caenolestid, Sangay Shrew-opossum, silky shrew opossum, blackish shrew opossum.
Genus Caenolestes — 5 Species
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VU
VU
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NT
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VU
Andean Caenolestid
Caenolestes condorensis
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NT
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Gray-bellied Caenolestid
Caenolestes caniventer
Sangay Shrew-opossum
Caenolestes sangay
silky shrew opossum
Caenolestes fuliginosus
blackish shrew opossum
Caenolestes convelatus
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