Andean White-eared Opossum
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The Andean White-eared Opossum (Didelphis pernigra) is an opossum species from South America
. It is found in the Andes Mountains, ranging from Venezuela
to Bolivia
.
Together with the Guianan White-eared Opossum
(D. imperfecta), this species was separated from the White-eared Opossum
(D. albiventris) in 2002, having been included with that species in 1993.
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. It is found in the Andes Mountains, ranging from Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
to Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
.
Together with the Guianan White-eared Opossum
Guianan White-eared Opossum
The Guianan White-eared Opossum, Didelphis imperfecta, is an opossum species from South America. It is found in Brazil, Suriname, French Guiana and Venezuela....
(D. imperfecta), this species was separated from the White-eared Opossum
White-eared Opossum
The White-eared Opossum is an opossum species from South America. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela....
(D. albiventris) in 2002, having been included with that species in 1993.