Tehuantepec Gray Mouse Opossum

Tehuantepec Gray Mouse Opossum

Discover the intriguing world of the Tehuantepec Gray Mouse Opossum (Tlacuatzin canescens), a small, agile marsupial native to Central America's dense forests. With its distinctive gray fur, prehensile tail, and vital ecological roles in seed dispersal and insect control, this nocturnal creature highlights the rich biodiversity of its habitat. Learn about its unique characteristics, behaviors, and the conservation challenges it faces in this comprehensive overview.