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Gray four-eyed opossum
Adult weight : 0.45 kg (0.99 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 4 years
Female maturity :450 days
Weaning : 82 days
Litter size : 5
Interval between litters : 106 days
Weight at weaning : 0.11 kg (0.242 lbs)
Basal metabolic rate : 2 W
Body mass : 0.751 kg (1.6522 lbs)
Temperature : 35.85 °C (96.53 °F)
Gray four-eyed opossum
Order : Didelphimorphia
Family : Didelphidae
Subfamily : Didelphinae
Species : Philander opossum
The Gray four-eyed opossum is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Namings for the gray foureyed opossum
A young / baby of a gray foureyed opossum is called a 'joey'. The females are called 'jill' and males 'jack'.
Facts about the gray four-eyed opossum
Habitat Philander opossum is found mainly in tropical forested areas, however, they may be found in the southern portions of South America in which the habitat is more temperate. (Full text)
1 Food Habits Philander opossum is omnivorous. (Full text)