Handley s Slender Opossum

Marmosops handleyi

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Mammalia (memeliler)

Order

Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia)

Species

Marmosops handleyi (Handley s Slender Opossum)

Names in Other Languages

French Opossum-souris De Handley

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Handley s Slender Opossum?

The scientific name of Handley s Slender Opossum is Marmosops handleyi. It belongs to the genus Marmosops.

What is the conservation status of Handley s Slender Opossum?

Handley s Slender Opossum (Marmosops handleyi) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Handley s Slender Opossum live?

Handley s Slender Opossum is found in Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia.

What family does Handley s Slender Opossum belong to?

Handley s Slender Opossum (Marmosops handleyi) belongs to the genus Marmosops, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.

Is Handley s Slender Opossum endangered?

Yes, Handley s Slender Opossum (Marmosops handleyi) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Handley s Slender Opossum belong to?

Handley s Slender Opossum (Marmosops handleyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Handley s Slender Opossum?

The closest relatives of Handley s Slender Opossum in the genus Marmosops include Andean slender mouse opossum, Neblina Slender Opossum, Bishop s Slender Opossum, Gray Slender Opossum, Panama Slender Opossum.