Lutrine Opossum

Lutreolina crassicaudata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

Lutreolina is a genus of opossum found in South America. Both extant species in this genus are known as lutrine opossums. They have an otter-like body plan and occasionally semiaquatic tendencies, hence the genus name Lutreolina, which is Latin for "otter-like".

Fun Fact

Lutrine opossums are the most aquatic of all opossums, with partially webbed feet and a thick, water-resistant coat — they were named 'lutrine' because their otter-like habits reminded naturalists of otters (Lutra).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Grasslands and wetlands

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

2-4 years

Threats

Overgrazing
Invasive Species

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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