Didelphimorphia New World opossums
(Didelphidae)
Class Mammalia Order Didelphimorphia Family Didelphidae Number of families 1
Thumbnail description
Small- to medium-sized terrestrial mammal with long, naked tail, opposable thumbs both in the hands and feet, long, pointed snout, naked ears that range from small to large, and medium to large eyes; color varies from nearly pure white to blackish; some species are unicolored, whereas others have distinct light and dark blotches and bands
Size
Number of genera, species
15 genera; 61 species
Habitat
Dry and moist tropical forests, temperate forest, woodland, grasslands, scrub, and mangroves
Conservation status
Critically Endangered: 3 species; Endangered: 3 species; Vulnerable: 15 species; Near Threatened: 18 species; Data Deficient: 2 species

Distribution
North America from southern Canada and New England to southern Mexico, Central America, and South America to southern Argentina and Chile
Distribution
North America from southern Canada and New England to southern Mexico, Central America, and South America to southern Argentina and Chile
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