Morphological characteristics of a group of opossums (Didelphys marsupialis) in southwestern Colombia

Authors

  • Santiago Lozada Departamento de Salud Animal, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas de la Salud, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales
  • Ginés Fernando Ramírez Departamento de Salud Animal, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas de la Salud, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales
  • José Henry Osorio Laboratorio de Bioquímica Clínica y Patología Molecular, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas de la Salud, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v26i2.11011

Keywords:

Didelphidae, morphology, taxonomy, mammals

Abstract

Didelphidae family represents the majority of American marsupials distributed in South America. They are present in most type of habitats except in high mountains and deserts. They have different sizes and are described by some authors as medium and large size, while others indicate small and medium sizes. The present work contributes with a description ofDidelphys marsupialis located in the south west region of Colombia.

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Published

2015-06-03

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How to Cite

Lozada, S., Ramírez, G. F., & Osorio, J. H. (2015). Morphological characteristics of a group of opossums (Didelphys marsupialis) in southwestern Colombia. Revista De Investigaciones Veterinarias Del Perú, 26(2), 200-205. https://doi.org/10.15381/rivep.v26i2.11011