Common mouse opossum

Scientific Classification

 * Kingdom: Animalia
 * Phylum: Chordata
 * Class: Mammalia
 * Order: Didelphimorphia
 * Family: Didelphidae
 * Genus: Marmosa
 * Species: M. murina
 * Binomial Name: Marmosa murina

Description
Common mouse opossums typically range from 4.25-5.75 inches in length and their tail is typically 5.25-8.5 inches in length. They usually weigh around 9/16 of an ounce to 1 and 5/8 ounces.

Habitat
Common mouse opossums are found in the tropical forests of northern and central South America. They are most common around streams and human civilization. On the top of their body, they are gray and underneath they are white. The opossums have a black face. Common mouse opossums' tail is strong and prehensile.

Behavior
Common mouse opossums are individual species.

Common mouse opossums are quick and agile climbers that rest during the day in a hole in a tree or in an old bird's nest.

These opossums have around 5-8 babies at a time which are weaned at 60-80 days.

Diet
Common mouse opossums feed on insects, spiders, and some small vertebrates like lizards, bird eggs, and chicks. They will also eat some fruit.