Big-eared opossum vs Broadbacked stingaree
Didelphis aurita compared with Urolophus expansus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Big-eared opossum | Broadbacked stingaree |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Elasmobranchii |
| Order | Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) | Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes) |
| Family | Didelphidae | Urolophidae |
| Genus | Didelphis | Urolophus |
| Species | Didelphis aurita | Urolophus expansus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Big-eared opossum and Broadbacked stingaree share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
Big-eared opossum
LC — Least ConcernBroadbacked stingaree
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Big-eared opossum | Broadbacked stingaree |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Big-eared opossum
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Broadbacked stingaree
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.
Broadbacked stingaree
The Broadbacked stingaree (Urolophus expansus) is a species in the genus Urolophus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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