[1] It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

It is nocturnal, arboreal and frequents the forest understory, where they use slender branches and vines.

It is a characteristic inhabitant of the gallery forest of southern South America but has broad habitat tolerance.

It is reported to be an adept climber, and nests made of vegetation have been found 1.6 m off the ground.

This marsupial is found throughout the Brazilian cerrado, usually associated with mesic areas such as gallery forests.