description Agile Gracile Mouse Opossum Overview
The agile gracile mouse opossum (Gracilinanus agilis) is a small marsupial native to South America, with a range that includes portions of Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Paraguay. It possesses a prehensile tail, brownish-gray fur, and a body length of roughly 7 to 15 centimeters. Like other gracile opossums, it is nocturnal and arboreal, feeding on insects, fruit, and small invertebrates, while females carry their young attached to teats without a fully developed pouch.
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What is the scientific name of the agile gracile mouse opossum?
Its scientific name is Gracilinanus agilis. It is a small South American marsupial, not a true mouse or other rodent.
How large is an agile gracile mouse opossum?
Its body length is roughly 7 to 15 centimeters. It also has a prehensile tail, which is an important feature of the species.
Which countries does the agile gracile mouse opossum live in?
Its range includes parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Paraguay. These countries are all in South America.
What does the opossum's prehensile tail do?
The tail can grasp and help steady the animal on vegetation. That feature is common among small climbing marsupials such as Gracilinanus agilis.
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