Virginia Opossum

Scientific Name: Didelphis virginiana

The Virginia opossum is the only marsupial found north of Mexico.

  • Size:
    • Weight: 6.5 to 14 pounds
    • Length: 14 to 37 inches
  • Diet: Reptiles, eggs, carrion, insects, seeds, grains, nuts, and fruit
  • Habitat: Temperate environments
  • Range in the Wild: North America and Central America

Conservation Status

No special status

Virginia Opossum