Andean White-eared Opossum vs Floating Sundew
Didelphis pernigra compared with Drosera intermedia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean White-eared Opossum | Floating Sundew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) |
| Family | Didelphidae | Droseraceae |
| Genus | Didelphis | Drosera |
| Species | Didelphis pernigra | Drosera intermedia |
Conservation Status
Andean White-eared Opossum
LC — Least ConcernFloating Sundew
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean White-eared Opossum | Floating Sundew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Andean White-eared Opossum
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Floating Sundew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil).
Andean White-eared Opossum
The Andean White-eared Opossum (Didelphis pernigra) is a species in the genus Didelphis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Floating Sundew
No description available.
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