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Delicate mouse opossum

Delicate Mouse Opossum
Marmosops parvidens Delicate Mouse Opossum image
Size: body= 10 cm; tail= 15 cm; weight= 20 g 
Description: Tiny mouse opossum: fur relatively short; back and head velvety-brown; cheeks and belly greyish white; darkish eye ring usually present; feet white. Naked ears large and conspicuous. The arms and legs are noticeably long, thin and delicate. The long tail is naked and uniform brown. Female does not have a pouch. 
Activity: Nocturnal, arboreal and terrestrial. 
Habits: Solitary, eats insects and fruit. Found near the ground in the understory of open forest, sometimes on small fallen branches or saplings. Typically slow moving and deliberate. 
Habitat: Primary terra firme forest. 
Status: Uncommon. 
Distribution in Iwokrama

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Providing assurance for a clean and healthy environment for visitors and staff at Iwokrama locations. The Iwokrama Hygiene and Sanitation Protocol is an addition to Iwokrama’s Safety and Health Manual. This new protocol is implemented as a result of the COVID – 19 Pandemic. It includes new guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment for staff, tourists and other visitors. This Protocol is subject to change without notice and is based on current Government of Guyana regulations and other health and safety best practices.