Marmosa lepida (Rufous Mouse Opossum)
Marmosa lepida (Thomas, 1888)
A small species with long, dense fur. The dorsum is a uniform deep chestnut or reddish orange, while the ventral region is creamy white with a pinkish tinge. This color pattern is an adaptation to life in humid forests. The snout is pronounced and the eye rings are black and prominent, forming a…
