Northern Three-striped Opossum
Monodelphis americana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderDidelphimorphia (Opossums)
- FamilyDidelphidae (Opossums)
- GenusMonodelphis (Short-tailed Opossums)
- SpeciesMonodelphis americana (Northern Three-striped Opossum)
2 Verified sightings at Iguaçu National Park From 2019 to 2026
5 Verified sightings across all 3 parks From 2019 to 2026
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Northern Three-striped Opossum
The northern three-striped opossum (Monodelphis americana) is an opossum species from South America. It is endemic to Atlantic Forest ecoregions of coastal Brazil. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Northern Three-striped Opossum in Iguaçu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |