Big-eared opossum vs Weak-Stalked Bulrush
Didelphis aurita compared with Schoenoplectiella purshiana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Big-eared opossum | Weak-Stalked Bulrush |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Schoenoplectiella |
| Species | Didelphis aurita | Schoenoplectiella purshiana |
Conservation Status
Big-eared opossum
LC — Least ConcernWeak-Stalked Bulrush
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Big-eared opossum | Weak-Stalked Bulrush |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Big-eared opossum
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Weak-Stalked Bulrush
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Found in United States.
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.
Weak-Stalked Bulrush
No description available.
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