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What is the height and weight of an opossum?
The height and weight of an Opossum vary depending on the species of opossum. They are generally small marsupial animals, with the smallest species being the Common Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) and the largest being the Northern Opossum (Monodelphis domestica).
Common Opossum (Didelphis virginiana) - Height: 30 to 50 centimeters (12 to 20 inches) - Weight: 0.5 to 6 kilograms (1.1 to 13.2 pounds)
Northern Opossum (Monodelphis domestica) - Height: 10 to 18 centimeters (4 to 7 inches) - Weight: 50 to 100 grams (1.8 to 3.5 ounces) |