Black-shouldered Opossum vs

Caluromysiops irrupta compared with Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Key Differences

  • Black-shouldered Opossum is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black-shouldered Opossum
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) Staphylococcales
Family Didelphidae Staphylococcaceae
Genus Caluromysiops Staphylococcus
Species Caluromysiops irrupta Staphylococcus haemolyticus

Conservation Status

Black-shouldered Opossum

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black-shouldered Opossum
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-shouldered Opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Black-shouldered Opossum

The Black-shouldered Opossum (Caluromysiops irrupta) is a species in the genus Caluromysiops. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Staphylococcus haemolyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus known for its broad antibiotic resistance and occasional opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients. It is a common commensal on human skin and mucous membranes worldwide. This bacterium can cause prosthetic device infections and bacteremia in hospital settings.

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