Common Opossum vs Virginia Opossum
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common Opossum
1 m
Human
1.75 m
Virginia Opossum
0.94 m
| Common Opossum | Virginia Opossum | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8–2.5 kg | 0.3–6 kg |
| Length | 0.6–1 m | 35–94 cm |
| Top Speed | 7 km/h | 24 km/h |
| Lifespan | 2–4 yrs | 1–4 yrs |
| Gestation | 13 days | 13 days |
| Offspring | 5–15 | 4–25 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Nocturnal | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Rainforest, Forest, Woodland, Wetland, Farmland, Urban, Mangrove | Forest, Woodland, Farmland, Wetland |
| Regions | North America, South America | North America |
| Family | Didelphidae | Didelphidae |
| Order | Didelphimorphia | Didelphimorphia |