Big-eared opossum vs Broad-headed Cave Frog
Didelphis aurita compared with Craugastor laticeps
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Big-eared opossum | Broad-headed Cave Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Amphibia (Amphibians) |
| Order | Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) | Anura (Frogs & Toads) |
| Family | Didelphidae | Craugastoridae |
| Genus | Didelphis | Craugastor |
| Species | Didelphis aurita | Craugastor laticeps |
Evolutionary Relationship
Big-eared opossum and Broad-headed Cave Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
Big-eared opossum
LC — Least ConcernBroad-headed Cave Frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Big-eared opossum | Broad-headed Cave Frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Big-eared opossum
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Broad-headed Cave Frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Found in Mexico.
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.
Broad-headed Cave Frog
The Broad-headed Cave Frog (Craugastor laticeps) is a species in the genus Craugastor. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
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