Darwin's fox vs Opossum de Derby

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Caluromys derbianus

Key Differences

• Darwin's fox is Endangered while Opossum de Derby is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin's fox	Opossum de Derby
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Carnivora (carnivores)	Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Didelphidae
Genus	Lycalopex	Caluromys
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Caluromys derbianus

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin's fox and Opossum de Derby share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

Opossum de Derby

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin's fox	Opossum de Derby
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin's fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Opossum de Derby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.