Dwarf mouse opossum [1] , or Eney mouse [1] , or ordinary mouse opossum [2] ( Marmosa murina ) - a mammal of the family of opossums marsupial marsupial .
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Security status IUCN 3.1 Least Concern : 40505 |
Content
- 1 Appearance and structure
- 2 Distribution and lifestyle
- 3 Nutrition
- 4 Reproduction
- 5 notes
- 6 Literature
Appearance and structure
The color of the upper side of the body is yellowish gray, the lower - lighter. The total length is up to 31 cm, of which about 18 cm fall on the bare grasping tail. There is no brood bag .
Distribution and lifestyle
A dwarf mouse-shaped possum is found in South America between the Amazon and Orinoco . Leads a nocturnal arboreal lifestyle.
Nutrition
The dwarf mouse-shaped possum is omnivorous, but prefers fruits and insects.
Reproduction
There are up to 15 cubs in a litter. First they hang on the nipples, then they “ride” on the female’s back.
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Sokolov V.E. The Bilingual Dictionary of Animal Names. Mammals Latin, Russian, English, German, French. / edited by Acad. V. E. Sokolova. - M .: Rus. lang., 1984. - S. 11. - 10,000 copies.
- ↑ Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia. "Mammals" Prince. 2 = The New Encyclopedia of Mammals / Ed. D. MacDonald . - M .: Omega, 2007 .-- S. 434. - 3000 copies. - ISBN 978-5-465-01346-8 .