Andean White-eared Opossum vs

Didelphis pernigra compared with Staphylococcus hominis

Key Differences

  • Andean White-eared Opossum is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean White-eared Opossum
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) Staphylococcales
Family Didelphidae Staphylococcaceae
Genus Didelphis Staphylococcus
Species Didelphis pernigra Staphylococcus hominis

Conservation Status

Andean White-eared Opossum

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean White-eared Opossum
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean White-eared Opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Staphylococcus hominis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that forms a significant part of the normal human skin microbiome. It is commonly found in areas with abundant sweat glands including the axillae, feet, and groin. This commensal bacterium decomposes skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients.

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