description Junin slender opossum Overview
The Junin slender opossum (Marmosops juninensis) is a small South American marsupial in the opossum family Didelphidae. It is known from the Chanchamayu valley in Peru, including the Junin region, where it inhabits Andean montane forest at roughly 1,460 to 2,200 m elevation. Its restricted range and dependence on forest habitat have made habitat loss from expanding cultivation a conservation concern.
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Where does the Junin slender opossum live?
The Junin slender opossum, Marmosops juninensis, is known from the Chanchamayu valley in Peru, including the Junin region. It inhabits Andean montane forest at roughly 1,460 to 2,200 metres elevation.
What family does the Junin slender opossum belong to?
It belongs to the opossum family Didelphidae. Its scientific name is Marmosops juninensis.
Is the Junin slender opossum a large marsupial?
No, it is described as a small South American marsupial. The name slender opossum refers to its body form within the Didelphidae family.
Why is it called the Junin slender opossum?
The name reflects both its slender opossum form and its association with Peru’s Junin region. Its known range includes the Chanchamayu valley and nearby Andean montane forest.
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