Virginia opossum

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in United States.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia)

Family

Didelphidae

Genus

Didelphis

Species

Didelphis virginiana (Virginia opossum)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tlacuache norteño

French opossum d'Amérique

German Virginisches Opossum

Similar Species in Didelphis

Andean White-eared Opossum

Didelphis pernigra

Least Concern

Guianan White-eared Opossum

Didelphis imperfecta

Least Concern

Big-eared opossum

Didelphis aurita

Least Concern

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common opossum

Didelphis marsupialis

Least Concern

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white-eared opossum

Didelphis albiventris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Virginia opossum?

The scientific name of Virginia opossum is Didelphis virginiana. It belongs to the genus Didelphis.

What is the conservation status of Virginia opossum?

Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Virginia opossum live?

Virginia opossum is found in Found in United States.. Countries include United States.

What family does Virginia opossum belong to?

Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) belongs to the genus Didelphis, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.

Is Virginia opossum endangered?

No, Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Virginia opossum belong to?

Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Virginia opossum?

The closest relatives of Virginia opossum in the genus Didelphis include Andean White-eared Opossum, Guianan White-eared Opossum, Big-eared opossum, common opossum, white-eared opossum.