Jupunba abbottii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Jupunba abbottii faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Amazon Basin. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and soy cultivation, continues to reduce available forest cover. The species' specialized arboreal lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to canopy loss and forest edge effects that alter microclimate conditions essential for survival.
Habitat
This arboreal marsupial inhabits primary and secondary rainforests of the Amazon Basin, showing preference for dense canopy areas with continuous tree cover. It occupies both terra firme and várzea forest types, typically remaining in the upper and middle canopy layers where it forages and nests.
