Water Opossum

Mammals > Didelphidae & Opossums

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Water OpossumScientific Name: Chironectes minimusCategory: MammalsSubcategory: Didelphidae & OpossumsSize: Head-and-body length: 11–13 in (27–33 cm); Tail length: 14–16 in (35–40 cm)Weight: 1.3–1.8 lb (600–800 g); compact semi-aquatic...

Short-tailed Opossum

Mammals > Marsupials

OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Short-tailed OpossumScientific Name: Monodelphis domesticaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: 10 to 15 cm (3.9 to 5.9 in) head-body length; 5 to 8 cm (2.0 to 3.1 in) tail lengthWeight: 60 to 150 g (2.1 to 5.3 oz)Lifespan: 3 to...

Virginia Opossum

Mammals > Marsupials

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Virginia OpossumScientific Name: Didelphis virginianaCategory: MammalsSubcategory: MarsupialsSize: Head and body length: 15–21 in (38–53 cm); Prehensile tail: 9–15 in (23–38 cm)Weight: 4.0–14.0 lb (1.8–6.4 kg); males are substantially larger...