Big-eared opossum vs Forest Robber Frog

Didelphis aurita compared with Craugastor silvicola

Key Differences

  • Big-eared opossum is Least Concern while Forest Robber Frog is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Big-eared opossum Forest Robber 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 silvicola

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Big-eared opossum

LC — Least Concern

Forest Robber Frog

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Big-eared opossum Forest Robber Frog
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big-eared opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Forest Robber Frog

Habitat

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

Range

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.

Forest Robber Frog

No description available.

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