Big-eared opossum vs Variable Goshawk (Variable)

Didelphis aurita compared with Accipiter hiogaster

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Big-eared opossum Variable Goshawk (Variable)
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Aves (Birds)
Order Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family Didelphidae Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus Didelphis Accipiter
Species Didelphis aurita Accipiter hiogaster

Evolutionary Relationship

Big-eared opossum and Variable Goshawk (Variable) share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Big-eared opossum

LC — Least Concern

Variable Goshawk (Variable)

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Big-eared opossum Variable Goshawk (Variable)
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big-eared opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Goshawk (Variable)

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.

Variable Goshawk (Variable)

No description available.

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