Family

Didelphidae

66 species in this taxon

Didelphidae (Didelphidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 15 genuss with 66 known species. Key genus groups include Caluromys, Caluromysiops, Chironectes, Didelphis, Glironia, and Gracilinanus. Among its members, 4 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia).

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