Kingdom Animalia Order Didelphimorphia Genus Monodelphis Higher classification Short-tailed opossum | Phylum Chordata Family Didelphidae Scientific name Monodelphis rubida Rank Species | |
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Similar Marajó short‑tailed opossum, One‑striped opossum, Red three‑striped opossum, Long‑nosed short‑tailed opossum, Emilia's short‑tailed opossum | ||
The chestnut-striped opossum (Monodelphis rubida) is an opossum species from South America. It is found in Brazil. More specifically, it is found in East and Central Brazil, including areas such as Goiás, 'Mina Gerais, and São Paulo. It is terrestrial and is active around twilight. There has a been population depletion of about 20% in the last 10 years due to deforestation and habitat loss. It is nearing Threatened, but the exact number of their species in unknown.
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