Order Didelphimorphia
Family Didelphidae
Scientific Name
Philander opossum
Thumbnail Description
Typically found in moist areas, often near streams. A very good swimmer
Size and Weight
Adults:
HEAD-BODY-LENGTH: 22.0 to 33.1 cm (8.7 to 13.0 in)
WEIGHT: 200 – 674 g (7.1–23.8 oz)
TAIL: 19.5 to 35.5 cm (7.7 to 14.0 in)
Newborns:
WEIGHT: 9 grams (0.32 oz)
Habitat
Primary, secondary, and disturbed forest
Distribution
Central and South America, southern Mexico to Peru, Bolivia, southwestern Brazil; altitude 1,600 m
Diet
Omnivorous; fruits, nectar, insects, small mammals (such as mice), birds, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, snails, earthworms
Reproduction
4 – 5
Population
Unknown
Lifespan
2.5 years (wild) 3.5 years (captivity)
Predators
Unknown
Speed
Unknown
Sounds
Unknown
Behavior
Nocturnal, solitary, arboreal
Conservation Status
Least Concern
