Big-eared opossum vs Bornean Water Shrew
Didelphis aurita compared with Chimarrogale phaeura
Key Differences
- Big-eared opossum is Least Concern while Bornean Water Shrew is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Big-eared opossum | Bornean Water Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Mammalia (Mammals) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) |
| Family | Didelphidae | Soricidae |
| Genus | Didelphis | Chimarrogale |
| Species | Didelphis aurita | Chimarrogale phaeura |
Evolutionary Relationship
Big-eared opossum and Bornean Water Shrew share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)
Conservation Status
Big-eared opossum
LC — Least ConcernBornean Water Shrew
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Big-eared opossum | Bornean Water Shrew |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Big-eared opossum
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bornean Water Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Big-eared opossum
The Big-eared opossum (Didelphis aurita) 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.
Bornean Water Shrew
The Bornean Water Shrew (Chimarrogale phaeura) is a species in the genus Chimarrogale. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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