The Iheringi’s three-striped opossum (Monodelphis iheringi) is the smallest species in the Monodelphis genus, measuring less than 10 cm in length and weighing approximately twenty-four grams, found only in the southern and southeastern regions of Brazil. These opossums are considered rare and are identified by three black stripes on their backs. Unlike other marsupials, they do not have a pouch to carry their young and instead carry them on their backs. Endemic to the Atlantic Rain Forest, Iheringi´s three-striped opossums live underground and only leave their living environment to hunt, exhibiting strict terrestrial habits. Omnivorous, they primarily feed on insects, fruits, and a few arthropods. Iheringi’s three-striped opossums are typically found in well-preserved areas. Currently, the conservation status of Monodelphis iheringi is Data Deficient (DD) according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

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