Marmosa xerophila Handley and Gordon 1979

Marmosa xerophila Handley and Gordon 1979, in: J. F. Eisenberg (ed.), Vertebrate ecology in the northern Neotropics, Smithson. Inst. Press: 68.

Type Locality: Colombia, Guajira, "La Isla, 15 m, near Cajoro, 37 km NNE Paraguaipoa." .

Vernacular Names: Guajira Mouse Opossum.

Distribution: NE Colombia and NW Venezuela.

Conservation: IUCN – Endangered.