Didelphimorphia: Opossums

Infraclass: Marsupials

Family: Didelphidae (American Opossums)

The opossum (Didelphis virginiana) resides within the Didelphidae family. You may have seen an opossum in your backyard at night; they are a nocturnal species who flourish in human modified ecosystems.

Pictured: Didelphis virginiana (Virginia Opossum)

Banner image: Didelphis virginiana (Virginia Opossum)