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Monodelphis Dimidiata
''Monodelphis'' is a genus of marsupials in the family Didelphidae, commonly referred to as short-tailed opossums. They are found throughout South America. , the most recently described species is ''M. vossi''. Species * Sepia short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis adusta'' (Thomas 1897) Cabrera & Yepes 1940) * Northern three-striped opossum (''Monodelphis americana'' (Müller 1776) Pohle 1927) * Arlindo's short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis arlindoi'' Pavan, Rossi & Schneider 2012) * Northern red-sided opossum (''Monodelphis brevicaudata'' (Erxleben 1777) Thomas 1920c) * Yellow-sided opossum (''Monodelphis dimidiata'' (Wagner 1847) Thomas 1924c) * Gray short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis domestica'' (Wagner 1842) Pohle 1927) * Emilia's short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis emiliae'' (Thomas 1912) Thomas 1920c) * Gardner's short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis gardneri'' Solari et al. 2012) * Amazonian red-sided opossum (''Monodelphis glirina'' (Wagner 1842)) * Handley's short ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gray Short-tailed Opossum
The gray short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis domestica'') is a small South American member of the family Didelphidae. Unlike most other marsupials, the gray short-tailed opossum does not have a true pouch. The scientific name ''Monodelphis'' is derived from Greek and means "single womb" (referring to the lack of a pouch) and the Latin word ''domestica'' which means "domestic" (chosen because of the species' habit of entering human dwellings). It was the first marsupial to have its genome sequenced. The gray short-tailed opossum is used as a research model in science, and is also frequently found in the exotic pet trade. It is also known as the Brazilian opossum, rainforest opossum and in a research setting the laboratory opossum. Description Gray short-tailed opossums are relatively small animals, with a superficial resemblance to voles. In the wild they have head-body length of and weigh ; males are larger than females. However, individuals kept in captivity are typically mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazonian Red-sided Opossum
The Amazonian red-sided opossum (''Monodelphis glirina'') is a South American opossum species of the family Didelphidae, formerly viewed as part of '' M. brevicaudata''. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil and Peru, where it inhabits the Amazon rainforest. It is omnivorous, nocturnal Nocturnality is a ethology, behavior in some non-human animals characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day. The common adjective is "nocturnal", versus diurnality, diurnal meaning the opposite. Nocturnal creatur ..., and primarily nonarboreal. References * Short-tailed opossums Fauna of the Amazon Marsupials of Bolivia Marsupials of Brazil Marsupials of Peru Mammals described in 1842 Taxa named by Johann Andreas Wagner {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Rosa Short-tailed Opossum
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Saci Short-tailed Opossum
The Saci short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis saci''), also known as the gnome opossum, is a species of opossum endemic to the rainforests of Brazil. Characteristics They measure from their nose to the base of the tail. The tail measures . They weigh around . They have a conspicuous reddish head and brown rump and back. The chin, throat, groin and flanks are grayish-brown. There is a distinct central white streak on the chest and abdomen. Their paws are covered with short, light-brown hairs. Males are slightly larger than females. Distribution They live in the lowland rainforests along the south bank of the Brazilian Amazon Amazon most often refers to: * Amazon River, in South America * Amazon rainforest, a rainforest covering most of the Amazon basin * Amazon (company), an American multinational technology company * Amazons, a tribe of female warriors in Greek myth .... Behavior Little is known about their behavior because of their very recent discovery. Etymology T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chestnut-striped Opossum
The northern three-striped opossum (''Monodelphis americana'') is an opossum species from South America. It is endemic to Atlantic Forest ecoregions of coastal Brazil Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, fifth-largest country by area and the List of countries and dependencies by population .... References Short-tailed opossums Endemic mammals of Brazil Fauna of the Atlantic Forest Marsupials of Brazil Environment of Bahia Environment of Espírito Santo Environment of Rio de Janeiro (state) Environment of São Paulo (state) Mammals described in 1776 Taxa named by Philipp Ludwig Statius Müller {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronald's Opossum
Ronald's opossum (''Monodelphis ronaldi'') is a South American opossum species of the family Didelphidae. It was discovered in 2004, and most closely resembles '' M. adusta''. It is known only from Manú National Park, Peru, where it inhabits the Amazon rainforest The Amazon rainforest, also called the Amazon jungle or Amazonia, is a Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, moist broadleaf tropical rainforest in the Amazon biome that covers most of the Amazon basin of South America. This basin .... It is named after American zoologist Ronald H. Pine. References Short-tailed opossums Marsupials of Peru Endemic fauna of Peru Fauna of the Amazon Mammals described in 2004 {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reig's Opossum
Reig's opossum (''Monodelphis reigi'') is a South American opossum species of the family Didelphidae, discovered in 2004. It is named after Argentine biologist Osvaldo Reig (1929–1992). It was initially found in montane forest in Canaima National Park, Venezuela Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many Federal Dependencies of Venezuela, islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It com ... at an elevation of 1300 m in the Sierra de Lema. It is typically found between 1100 m and 2050 m on Mount Ayanganna. References Short-tailed opossums Endemic fauna of Venezuela Marsupials of Venezuela Guayana Highlands Vulnerable animals Vulnerable biota of South America Mammals described in 2004 {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monodelphis Pinocchio
''Monodelphis pinocchio'', also known as the long-nosed short-tailed opossum (not to be mistaken with '' Monodelphis scalops'') is a species of mammal in the family Didelphidae. It is endemic to southeastern Brazil. Taxonomy The specific epithet refers to the fictional doll Pinocchio from ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'', alluding to the enlarged rostrum of this opossum, which resembles Pinocchios's elongated nose. Description It is a small species of opossum. It is uniformly brown all over its body, with a pale gray belly. Distribution and habitat It is found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais Minas Gerais () is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil, being the fourth largest state by area and the second largest in number of inhabitants with a population of 20,539,989 according to the 2022 Brazilian census, 2022 census. Located in ..., and Esperito Santo. It is restricted to montane habitats ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peruvian Short-tailed Opossum
The Peruvian short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis peruviana'') is a species of marsupial in the family Didelphidae.It is found in Bolivia and Peru. Classification This species was initially described as ''Peramys peruvianus'' by Wilfred H. Osgood in 1913. It was later placed in the genus ''Monodelphis ''Monodelphis'' is a genus of marsupials in the family Didelphidae, commonly referred to as short-tailed opossums. They are found throughout South America. , the most recently described species is ''M. vossi''. Species * Sepia short-tailed o ...'' and was included under the species ''M. adusta'' ( sepia short-tailed opossum) by Cabrera (1958). S. Solari (2004), while comparing and revising diagnoses of specimens of the species ''M. adusta'' with '' Monodelphis ronaldi sp. nov.'', found that ''Monodelphis adusta peruvianus'' was differentiable from ''M. adusta''; having a shorter head-body length but longer dorsal hair than ''M. adusta''. References Short-tailed opos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hooded Red-sided Opossum
The hooded red-sided opossum (''Monodelphis palliolata'') is a South American opossum species of the family Didelphidae. Until recently, it was viewed as a subspecies of '' M. brevicaudata''. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela at altitudes from sea level Mean sea level (MSL, often shortened to sea level) is an mean, average surface level of one or more among Earth's coastal Body of water, bodies of water from which heights such as elevation may be measured. The global MSL is a type of vertical ... to 2250 m. It is a primarily nonarboreal resident of tropical rainforest, but has also been seen in areas under cultivation. References Short-tailed opossums Marsupials of Colombia Marsupials of Venezuela Hooded red-sided opossum Taxa named by Wilfred Hudson Osgood {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osgood's Short-tailed Opossum
Osgood's short-tailed opossum (''Monodelphis osgoodi'') is a species of opossum in the family Didelphidae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs when a natural habitat is no longer able to support its native species. The organisms once living there have either moved elsewhere, or are dead, leading to a decrease .... The opossum is named after American zoologist W. H. Osgood. References Short-tailed opossums Marsupials of Bolivia Marsupials of Peru Mammals described in 1938 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marajó Short-tailed Opossum
The Amazonian red-sided opossum (''Monodelphis glirina'') is a South American opossum species of the family Didelphidae, formerly viewed as part of '' M. brevicaudata''. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil and Peru, where it inhabits the Amazon rainforest. It is omnivorous, nocturnal Nocturnality is a ethology, behavior in some non-human animals characterized by being active during the night and sleeping during the day. The common adjective is "nocturnal", versus diurnality, diurnal meaning the opposite. Nocturnal creatur ..., and primarily nonarboreal. References * Short-tailed opossums Fauna of the Amazon Marsupials of Bolivia Marsupials of Brazil Marsupials of Peru Mammals described in 1842 Taxa named by Johann Andreas Wagner {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
