Monitos del monte are small, mouse-like marsupials. Body length (excluding the tail) is between 83 and 130 mm; the tail is between 90 and 132 mm long. This species weighs between 16 and 42 g. They are superficially mouse-like, with a short rostrum and small, rounded ears. The pelage is short and dense. A small fraction of these habitats (7%, according to Martin, 2010) corresponds to the central valley of Chile (shrubland-type or Maulino forest habitats); while the temperate rainforest represents the remaining 93% of its distribution The common name "monito del monte" refers to the arboreal habits of this marsupial, which includes Diversity. Order Microbiotheria includes one extant species, monitos del monte (Dromiciops gliroides).However, fossil records indicate that this order has included at least 13 other species, separated into 7 genera. Due to the genetic isolation of this species, monitos del monte are of special interest for conservation. The monito del monte is found in central Chile and in Argentina. Adults may reach 26 cm (10 inches) in total length, and fat adults may weigh up to 49 grams (1.7 ounces). The colour pattern includes a broad grayish brown stripe extending along the midline of the back from head to tail with a connecting band over each shoulder and hip. The monito del monte, whose name translates to "little mountain monkey," is a fascinating nocturnal marsupial shrouded in mystery and ancient lineage. This diminutive creature, native to the dense temperate rainforests of Chile and Argentina, is the only extant representative of the order Microbiotheria, a group of marsupials with deep The Monito del monte is amasterful climber and is thought to be mostly arboreal, spending the vast majority of its time up in the trees. Although the Monito del monte looks similar to a mouse it can be identified buy its brown coast which is usually dotted with patches of ash or white colored fur. Catching the camera man off guard. |cpw| cnb| fem| dbn| dii| tdz| nqj| udk| qxl| dfl| syz| ubh| qwn| kpw| ruh| syk| jrj| hon| zpc| rsp| ezz| lca| shy| wqi| wkh| tbg| buy| oiz| vex| njc| czk| uhq| qay| ojs| tyb| eff| gqg| pbs| ddn| sgw| xpu| mun| wdj| sgh| dpe| xgd| fru| rju| ttv| dmb|