Bushy-tailed Opossum (Glironia venusta)
The Bushy-tailed Opossum was discovered in 1912 by Thomas. It inhabits Brazil and Peru. They are known as Didelphidae, and within their own subfamily called … Read more
Brazilian Opossums
Chestnut-striped Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis rubida)
The Chestnut-striped Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1899. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this country. It is currently (2003) listed … Read more
Emilia’s Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis emiliae)
The Emilia’s Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1912. It inhabits Bolivia, Brazil and Peru. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. … Read more
Long-nosed Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis scalops)
The Long-nosed Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1888. It inhabits Brazil and Argentina. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. Very … Read more
Marajo’s Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis maraxina)
The Long-nosed Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1923. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this country. It is currently (2003) listed … Read more
One-striped Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis unistriata)
The One-striped Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Wagner in 1842. It inhabits Brazil and is also endemic to this country. It is currently (2003) listed … Read more
Pygmy Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis kunsi)
The Pygmy Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Pine in 1975. It inhabits Brazil and Borneo. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. Very … Read more
Shrewish Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis sorex)
Brazilian Short-tailed Opossum ith their inquisitive nature and unique characteristics, the Shrewish Short-tailed Opossum is sure to captivate anyone who meets them. In this post, … Read more
Theresa’s Short-tailed Opossum (Monodelphis theresa)
The Theresa Short-tailed Opossum was discovered by Thomas in 1921. It inhabits Brazil and Peru. It is currently (2003) listed as a vulnerable species. Very … Read more