Didelphis marsupialis (Common Black-eared Opossum)
Didelphis marsupialis Linnaeus, 1758
It is the largest marsupial species present in Ecuador. The dorsum is black to gray and the ventral area is generally similar to the back, but paler or orange. The fur is bristly, sometimes forming a crest along the spine. The fur has two layers. The lower layer is dense, yellow and pale, and lies…
