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Southern Opossum

Didelphis marsupialis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Didelphimorphia ›Family: Didelphidae ›Genus: Didelphis

About

The common opossum (Didelphis marsupialis), also called the southern or black-eared opossum or gambá, is a mammal species living from the northeast of Mexico to Bolivia (reaching the coast of the South Pacific Ocean to the central coast of Peru), including the Lesser Antilles, where it is called manicou. It prefers the woods, but can also live in fields and cities. The common opossum is sometimes used for food in islands in the West Indies by...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Opossum?
The scientific name of Southern Opossum is Didelphis marsupialis.
What is the conservation status of Southern Opossum?
The Southern Opossum has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Southern Opossum belong to?
Southern Opossum belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Opossum belong to?
Southern Opossum belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Opossum belong to?
Southern Opossum belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Southern Opossum belong to?
Southern Opossum belongs to the order Didelphimorphia.
What family does Southern Opossum belong to?
Southern Opossum belongs to the family Didelphidae.
What genus does Southern Opossum belong to?
Southern Opossum belongs to the genus Didelphis.