The White-eared Opossum is a South American opossum that extends into southern Mexico at the northern edge of its range. It is distinguished from the common opossum by its white ear pinnae and more restricted range. Like its relatives, it is a generalist omnivore that thrives in disturbed and secondary habitats.
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