Monito del monte was created in 1894.
Monito del Monte was thought to be extinct 11millions years ago before it was rediscovered
The Monito del Monte is the only species in its order. Order Microbiotheria, Family Microbiotheriidae, Genus Dromiciops, species Dromiciops Gliroides.
The monito del monte can grow to about 13 cm length (not including the tail), and the tail can grow up to 13.2 cm. In inches both are about 5 in.
Little research has been done on the Monito del monte, so it is not known how long it lives. Its lifespan is believed to be about two years.
Enemies of the Monito del Monte are commonly birds and mammals, both native and introduced. Some examples are eagles, barn owls, South American Gray foxes, Darwin's foxes and small domestic cats.
Predators of the Monito del Monte are commonly birds and mammals, both native and introduced. Some examples are eagles, barn owls, South American Gray foxes, Darwin's foxes and small domestic cats.
Generally insects that reside in and around genitalia
The head and body lens if a Monito del Monte ranges between 8 and 13 cm, and the tail length tends to be another 9-10 cm. It can range in weight from 16.5 to 31.5 grams, so it is very small.
16-42 grams (0.56-1.48 ounces).
Yes. It bears between one and four live young, which then develop in the pouch.
Insects, other small invertebrates, and fruit, especially the fruit of Tristerix Corymbosus.
Hijos del Monte was created in 2008.