Patagonian Opossum - General Characteristics

General Characteristics

The general appearance of the Patagonian opossum is similar to that of the Marmosa, except they have specialized features due to their predatorial way of life. Unlike the Marmosa, their skull has a reduced muzzle, wider zygomatic arch, as well as a crowded premolar reigon. Patagonian opposums have rather short fur, that are fine and soft. Their fur are usually gray, with the posterior being dark gray, the sides being a paler shade of gray, their shoulders are dark and their cheeks as well are eye reigon are white in color. Their ears are short, they are a pink flesh color, with the base of their ears being white. Their tails are much shorter than their head and their body.