Opossum à épaules noires vs Small shell ginger
Caluromysiops irrupta compared with Alpinia mutica
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Opossum à épaules noires | Small shell ginger |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (animal) | Plantae (plante) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mammifères) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) | Zingiberales (Zingiberales) |
| Family | Didelphidae | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Caluromysiops | Alpinia |
| Species | Caluromysiops irrupta | Alpinia mutica |
Conservation Status
Opossum à épaules noires
LC — Least ConcernSmall shell ginger
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Opossum à épaules noires | Small shell ginger |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Opossum à épaules noires
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Found in Colombia.
Small shell ginger
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Found in United States.
Opossum à épaules noires
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.
Small shell ginger
No description available.
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