black-shouldered opossum

The black-shouldered opossum (Caluromysiops irrupta) is a species of arboreal New World marsupial belonging to the family Didelphidae. It is found in southeastern Peru and adjacent Brazil. This opossum is characterized by its large, nearly naked ears, a long prehensile tail, and typically a median stripe on its face or bold markings on its back. It is a solitary and nocturnal animal, feeding on fruits, flowers, insects, eggs, and small animals. The black-shouldered opossum, like other woolly opossums, has one of the longest lifespans among American opossums, with one individual living over six years in captivity.1