Watercolor illustration of Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum (Philander deltae)

Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum

Philander deltae

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Similar Species in Philander

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum?
The scientific name of Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum is Philander deltae. It belongs to the genus Philander.
What is the conservation status of Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum?
Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum (Philander deltae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum live?
Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum is found in Found in Venezuela.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum belong to?
Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum (Philander deltae) belongs to the genus Philander, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
Is Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum endangered?
No, Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum (Philander deltae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum belong to?
Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum (Philander deltae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum?
The closest relatives of Orinoco Four-eyed Opossum in the genus Philander include Anderson s Four-eyed Opossum, gray four-eyed opposum, Mondolfi’s Four-eyed Opossum.

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia