Big-eared opossum vs Smooth Flat Sedge
Didelphis aurita compared with Cyperus laevigatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Big-eared opossum | Smooth Flat Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Didelphidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Didelphis | Cyperus |
| Species | Didelphis aurita | Cyperus laevigatus |
Conservation Status
Big-eared opossum
LC — Least ConcernSmooth Flat Sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Big-eared opossum | Smooth Flat Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Big-eared opossum
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Smooth Flat Sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Chile, Colombia, and Cuba.
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.
Smooth Flat Sedge
No description available.
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