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red-legged short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis brevicaudata
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="red-legged-short-tailed-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
Monodelphis
Species
Monodelphis brevicaudata
(red-legged short-tailed opossum)
Names in Other Languages
French
Opossum-musaraigne à pattes roughes
Similar Species in Monodelphis
Iherings three-striped opossum
Monodelphis iheringi
Data Deficient
Long-nosed short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis scalops
Least Concern
Northern three-striped opossum
Monodelphis americana
Least Concern
One-striped opossum
Monodelphis unistriata
Critically Endangered
Osgoods short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis osgoodi
Least Concern
Emilia's short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis emiliae
Least Concern
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gray short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis domestica
Least Concern
Hooded red-sided opossum
Monodelphis palliolata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of red-legged short-tailed opossum?
The scientific name of red-legged short-tailed opossum is Monodelphis brevicaudata. It belongs to the genus Monodelphis.
What is the conservation status of red-legged short-tailed opossum?
red-legged short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis brevicaudata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does red-legged short-tailed opossum live?
red-legged short-tailed opossum is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.
What family does red-legged short-tailed opossum belong to?
red-legged short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis brevicaudata) belongs to the genus Monodelphis, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
Is red-legged short-tailed opossum endangered?
No, red-legged short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis brevicaudata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does red-legged short-tailed opossum belong to?
red-legged short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis brevicaudata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of red-legged short-tailed opossum?
The closest relatives of red-legged short-tailed opossum in the genus Monodelphis include Iherings three-striped opossum, Long-nosed short-tailed opossum, Northern three-striped opossum, One-striped opossum, Osgoods short-tailed opossum.
Genus Monodelphis — 13 Species
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Iherings three-striped opossum
Monodelphis iheringi
Long-nosed short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis scalops
Northern three-striped opossum
Monodelphis americana
One-striped opossum
Monodelphis unistriata
Osgoods short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis osgoodi
Emilia's short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis emiliae
gray short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis domestica
Hooded red-sided opossum
Monodelphis palliolata
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LC
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red-legged short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis brevicaudata
Pygmy short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis kunsi
Sepia short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis adusta
Yellow-sided opossum
Monodelphis dimidiata
Reig's Opossum
Monodelphis reigi
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