64,360 observationsLeast Concern
Virginia Opossum
Didelphis virginiana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Didelphimorphia ›Family: Didelphidae ›Genus: Didelphis
About
The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), commonly known as the North American opossum, is a marsupial found in North America. It is the only marsupial found north of Mexico. In the United States, it is typically referred to simply as a possum. It is a solitary and nocturnal animal about the size of a domestic cat. It is a successful opportunist. It is familiar to many North Americans as it is often seen near towns, rummaging through...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Virginia Opossum is Didelphis virginiana.
- Virginia Opossum belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Virginia Opossum belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Virginia Opossum belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Virginia Opossum belongs to the order Didelphimorphia.
- Virginia Opossum belongs to the family Didelphidae.
- Virginia Opossum belongs to the genus Didelphis.