Big-eared opossum vs Peters' Robber Frog

Didelphis aurita compared with Pristimantis petersi

Key Differences

• Big-eared opossum is Least Concern while Peters' Robber Frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Big-eared opossum	Peters' 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	Pristimantis
Species	Didelphis aurita	Pristimantis petersi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Big-eared opossum

LC — Least Concern

Peters' Robber Frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Big-eared opossum	Peters' Robber Frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big-eared opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Peters' Robber 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.