Big-eared opossum vs Ornate Cloud Frog

Didelphis aurita compared with Aromobates ornatissimus

Key Differences

• Big-eared opossum is Least Concern while Ornate Cloud Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Big-eared opossum	Ornate Cloud 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	Aromobatidae
Genus	Didelphis	Aromobates
Species	Didelphis aurita	Aromobates ornatissimus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Big-eared opossum

LC — Least Concern

Ornate Cloud Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Big-eared opossum	Ornate Cloud Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big-eared opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ornate Cloud Frog

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered 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.