description Chacoan pygmy opossum Overview
The Chacoan pygmy opossum is a diminutive marsupial and the sole member of the genus Chacodelphys, a taxonomic classification erected in 2004. For decades, the species was primarily known from a single type specimen collected in 1920 from Formosa, Argentina. It is native to the Gran Chaco region of South America, an area characterized by dry forests and savannas. Due to its elusive nature and limited study, its exact ecological habits, population size, and broader geographic range remain scientifically underexplored.
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What makes the Chacoan pygmy opossum taxonomically unusual?
It is the sole member of the genus Chacodelphys. That genus classification was erected in 2004.
Where does the Chacoan pygmy opossum live?
The species is native to the Gran Chaco region of South America. The supplied description specifically connects its history to Formosa, Argentina.
Why was the Chacoan pygmy opossum poorly known for so long?
For decades, it was primarily known from a single type specimen. That specimen was collected in Formosa, Argentina, in 1920.
Is the Chacoan pygmy opossum a true opossum?
Yes, it is a small marsupial. It is notable because Chacodelphys contains only this one recognized species.
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