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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Didelphimorphia |
| Family | : | Didelphidae |
| Genus | : | Didelphis |
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| Scientific Name | : | Didelphis Virginiana |
| Type | : | Mammal |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Size | : | 15-45cm (5.9-18in) |
| Weight | : | 0.5-6kg (1.1-13lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 25km/h (15mph) |
| Life Span | : | 2-7 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Colour | : | Black, Brown, White, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Fur |
| Favourite Food | : | Fruit |
| Habitat | : | Forest and farmland close to water |
| Average Litter Size | : | 6 |
| Main Prey | : | Fruit, Insects, Frogs |
| Predators | : | Fox, Cat, Birds of Prey |
| Special Features | : | Long prehensile tail and sharp claws |