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The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), also known as the North American opossum, is a member of the opossum family found from southern Canada to northern Costa Rica (making it the northernmost marsupial in the world).
The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is the only marsupial found in North America north of Mexico. In the United States, it is typically referred to simply as a possum. Virginia opossums are familiar to many North Americans as they are often seen near towns or rummaging through garbage cans.
17 paź 2024 · Virginia opossum, the only marsupial (family Didelphidae, subfamily Didelphinae) found north of Mexico. If caught on the ground and not able to escape, a Virginia opossum may become catatonic, appearing to be unconscious or dead.
The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial found north of Mexico. It has a long, hairless, prehensile tail, a robust body and short legs with sharp claws. Fact Sheet. Conservation.
Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana) have a wide range throughout Central and North American, which continues to expand. Currently, Virginia opossums can be found from Costa Rica to southern Ontario, Canada.
Scientific name: Didelphis virginiana Other names: North American opossum Possum Opossum. Number of subspecies: 4 Name of subspecies: D. v. californica D. v. pigra D. v. virginiana D. v. yucatanensis
23 sie 2017 · Scientific name: Didelphis virginiana. Type of Animal: Mammal (Marsupial) Animal Family: Didelphidae. Where Found: North America. Head-Body Length: 35 to 94cm (13 to 37in) Tail Length: 21.6 to 47.0cm (8.5 to 19in) Weight: Male 0.8 to 6.4kg (1.7 to 14lb); female 0.3 to 3.7kg (0.7 to 8.2lb) Conservation Status: Least Concern.
