Big-eared opossum vs Rivera Redbelly Toad

Didelphis aurita compared with Melanophryniscus devincenzii

Key Differences

• Big-eared opossum is Least Concern while Rivera Redbelly Toad is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Big-eared opossum	Rivera Redbelly Toad
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	Bufonidae
Genus	Didelphis	Melanophryniscus
Species	Didelphis aurita	Melanophryniscus devincenzii

Evolutionary Relationship

Big-eared opossum and Rivera Redbelly Toad share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Big-eared opossum

LC — Least Concern

Rivera Redbelly Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Big-eared opossum	Rivera Redbelly Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big-eared opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rivera Redbelly Toad

Habitat

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

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.