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Short-tailed opossum

Short-tailed Opossum
Monodelphis brevicaudata Short-tailed Opossum image
Size: body= 16 cm; tail= 9 cm; weight= 100 g 
Description: Only small terrestrial opossum in Guyana with a short tail: back and top of head with a broad band of silvery dark grey or black, contrasting sharply with deep reddish on sides of body and throat; feet black. Short, blackish tail furred for one-third to one-half its length. Relatively short, broad muzzle. Female does not have a pouch. 
Activity: Diurnal, mainly terrestrial. 
Habits: Solitary, insectivorous. Usually travels on the ground, but it also runs on top of fallen logs and occasionally climbs in small trees. 
Habitat: Mature and secondary forest, and in gardens. Usually found in upland forest away from streams. 
Status: Apparently uncommon in Iwokrama. 
Distribution in Iwokrama

Iwokrama Riverlodge COVID-19 Tourism Protocols

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.