Dorothys' Slender Opossum
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Dorothy's Slender Opossum (Marmosops dorothea) is a species of opossum in the Didelphidae family. It is found in Brazil
and Bolivia
. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Recent research suggests that M. dorothea is a synonym of M. noctivagus, the White-bellied Slender Opossum
. On the other hand, M. ocellatus, a junior synonym of M. dorothea, may be a separate true species.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
and 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...
. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Recent research suggests that M. dorothea is a synonym of M. noctivagus, the White-bellied Slender Opossum
White-bellied Slender Opossum
The White-bellied Slender Opossum, Marmosops noctivagus, is an opossum species from South America. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador and Peru.Recent research suggests that M. dorothea is a synonym of M. noctivagus.-References:*...
. On the other hand, M. ocellatus, a junior synonym of M. dorothea, may be a separate true species.