Big-eared opossum vs Ecuador Cochran Frog

Didelphis aurita compared with Nymphargus griffithsi

Key Differences

• Big-eared opossum is Least Concern while Ecuador Cochran Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Big-eared opossum	Ecuador Cochran 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	Centrolenidae
Genus	Didelphis	Nymphargus
Species	Didelphis aurita	Nymphargus griffithsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Big-eared opossum and Ecuador Cochran Frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Big-eared opossum

LC — Least Concern

Ecuador Cochran Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Big-eared opossum	Ecuador Cochran Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big-eared opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ecuador Cochran Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.