Order Didelphimorphia in Maine
(Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, Class Mammalia)
a project of
Maine Natural History Observatory
reproduced here with the permission of the Observatory
(updated 15 December 2024)
The page below is part of the Maine Biota Project of the Maine Natural History Observatory and is reproduced here with the permission of the Observatory.
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Order Didelphimorphia in Maine
Maine is home to only 1 species in 1 genus in one family (Didelphidae) in Order Didelphimorphia in Maine.
Didelphidae (1 genus, 1 species)
Didelphis (1 species)
Didelphis virginiana - Virginia opossum
Didelphis (opposum)
[information to be added]
Didelphis virginiana (Virginia oppossum) - Known from extreme southern Maine