Mondolfi’s four-eyed opossum

Mondolfi's four-eyed opossum (Philander mondolfii) is one of seven species of South American marsupials belonging to the genus Philander. These opossums are named for the distinctive white or cream-colored spots above each eye.1

Adults typically range from 16 to 32 inches in length and weigh up to 1.5 pounds. Their tails are black for the majority of their length and appear naked, though covered in short hair. While similar in size, species differ in skull proportions and fur coloration. These nocturnal, mostly terrestrial, and solitary animals are omnivorous, consuming fruits, insects, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Females possess a well-developed pouch with five to nine teats, and litter sizes can range from two to seven young, with some species having multiple litters per year.1