Linnaeus's mouse opossum
Marmosa murina
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="linnaeuss-mouse-opossum"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata
(Kordalılar)
Class
Mammalia
(memeliler)
Order
Didelphimorphia
(Didelphimorphia)
Family
Didelphidae
Genus
Marmosa
Species
Marmosa murina
(Linnaeus's mouse opossum)
Names in Other Languages
French
Opossum-souris commun
German
Maus-Zwergbeutelratte
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Heavy-browed Mouse Opossum
Marmosa andersoni
Data Deficient
Guajira Mouse Opossum
Marmosa xerophila
Vulnerable
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Simons’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa simonsi
Not Evaluated
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Rufous Mouse Opossum
Marmosa lepida
Least Concern
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Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa waterhousei
Data Deficient
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Red Mouse Opossum
Marmosa rubra
Data Deficient
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Robinson s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa robinsoni
Least Concern
Mexican mouse opposum
Marmosa mexicana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Linnaeus's mouse opossum?
The scientific name of Linnaeus's mouse opossum is Marmosa murina. It belongs to the genus Marmosa.
What is the conservation status of Linnaeus's mouse opossum?
Linnaeus's mouse opossum (Marmosa murina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Linnaeus's mouse opossum live?
Linnaeus's mouse opossum is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.
What family does Linnaeus's mouse opossum belong to?
Linnaeus's mouse opossum (Marmosa murina) belongs to the genus Marmosa, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
Is Linnaeus's mouse opossum endangered?
No, Linnaeus's mouse opossum (Marmosa murina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Linnaeus's mouse opossum belong to?
Linnaeus's mouse opossum (Marmosa murina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Linnaeus's mouse opossum?
The closest relatives of Linnaeus's mouse opossum in the genus Marmosa include Heavy-browed Mouse Opossum, Guajira Mouse Opossum, Simons’s Mouse Opossum, Rufous Mouse Opossum, Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum.
Genus Marmosa — 11 Species
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DD
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VU
NE
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LC
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DD
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DD
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LC
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LC
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DD
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LC
Heavy-browed Mouse Opossum
Marmosa andersoni
Guajira Mouse Opossum
Marmosa xerophila
🐾
LC
🐾
Linnaeus's mouse opossum
Marmosa murina
Simons’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa simonsi
Rufous Mouse Opossum
Marmosa lepida
Waterhouse’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa waterhousei
Red Mouse Opossum
Marmosa rubra
Robinson s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa robinsoni
Mexican mouse opposum
Marmosa mexicana
Tyleria Mouse Opossum
Marmosa tyleriana
Zeledon’s Mouse Opossum
Marmosa zeledoni
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