McIlhenny's Four-eyed Opossum

Philander mcilhennyi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Didelphimorphia · Didelphidae

About

McIlhenny's four-eyed opossum is a South American species of opossum. Found in Brazil and Peru, it is almost entirely black, except for white spots above each eye.

Fun Fact

This species is named for John Stauffer "Jack" McIlhenny (1909-1997), a grandson of the founder of the McIlhenny Company, maker of Tabasco sauce.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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