Andean White-eared Opossum vs Flea-frog
Didelphis pernigra compared with Brachycephalus hermogenesi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andean White-eared Opossum | Flea-frog |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Tier) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Chordata (Chordatiere) |
| Class | Mammalia (Säugetiere) | Amphibia (Amphibien) |
| Order | Didelphimorphia (Beutelrattenartige) | Anura (Froschlurche) |
| Family | Didelphidae | Brachycephalidae |
| Genus | Didelphis | Brachycephalus |
| Species | Didelphis pernigra | Brachycephalus hermogenesi |
Evolutionary Relationship
Andean White-eared Opossum and Flea-frog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)
Conservation Status
Andean White-eared Opossum
LC — Least ConcernFlea-frog
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andean White-eared Opossum | Flea-frog |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Andean White-eared Opossum
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Flea-frog
Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.
Andean White-eared Opossum
The Andean White-eared Opossum (Didelphis pernigra) 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.
Flea-frog
No description available.
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