Kingdom Animalia Order Didelphimorphia Subfamily Didelphinae Phylum Chordata | Infraclass Marsupialia Family Didelphidae Scientific name Didelphis Higher classification Didelphinae | |
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Genus Didelphis
Linnaeus, 1758 Mass Virginia opossum: 0.8 – 6.4 kg Lifespan Virginia opossum: 4 years, Common opossum: 2 years Length Virginia opossum: 35 – 94 cm, Common opossum: 30 cm Lower classifications Virginia opossum, Common opossum, White‑eared opossum, Big‑eared opossum, Andean white‑eared opossum | ||
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The six species in the genus Didelphis, commonly known as large American opossums, are members of the order Didelphimorphia. The genus is composed of cat-sized omnivorous species, and are recognized on their prehensile tails and the tendency to "play possum" (feign dead) when cornered. The largest species, the Virginia opossum, is the only marsupial to be found in North America north of Mexico.
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