Yellow-sided opossum — mammal wildlife photo, Monodelphis dimidiata

Monodelphis dimidiata

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Quick Facts

Type
Mammal
Size
varies by species
Weight
varies by species
Habitat
forests, grasslands, mountains, or open country
Diet
plant, insect, or animal food depending on species
Active Time
dawn, dusk, day, or night
Lifespan
varies by species
Field Notes
  • Its scientific name is Monodelphis dimidiata.
  • The common name highlights yellow cues used for the visual profile.
  • It is grouped as a mammal in this dataset.

About the Yellow-sided opossum

Yellow-sided opossum (Monodelphis dimidiata) is a mammal represented with a yellow-marked build, yellow toned markings, and fur. Its common name and taxonomic group point toward forests, grasslands, mountains, or open country, with a profile shaped around plant, insect, or animal food depending on species and dawn, dusk, day, or night activity. The entry keeps the animal recognizable for mixing by emphasizing visible body structure, surface texture, color cues, and one distinctive feature rather than broad placeholder traits.