Wood Sprite Gracile Mouse Opossum
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Wood Sprite Gracile Mouse Opossum

Gracilinanus dryas

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_sprite_gracile_opossum

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Wood Sprite Gracile Mouse Opossum faces severe habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented its already restricted habitat, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' specialized arboreal lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest canopy disruption, as it requires continuous tree cover for movement and foraging.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, specifically occupying the forest canopy and understory of humid montane forests. It prefers dense, continuous forest cover with abundant epiphytes and complex vertical structure that supports its arboreal lifestyle.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Wood Sprite Gracile Mouse Opossum classified as Endangered?
Wood Sprite Gracile Mouse Opossum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. The Wood Sprite Gracile Mouse Opossum faces severe habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented its already restricted habitat, isolating populations and reducing genetic diversity. The species' specialized arboreal lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to forest canopy disruption, as it requires continuous tree cover for movement and foraging.
Where does Wood Sprite Gracile Mouse Opossum live?
Wood Sprite Gracile Mouse Opossum occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Wood Sprite Gracile Mouse Opossum?
The main threats to Wood Sprite Gracile Mouse Opossum are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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