Big-eared opossum vs Holland skate

Didelphis aurita compared with Okamejei hollandi

Key Differences

• Big-eared opossum is Least Concern while Holland skate is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Big-eared opossum	Holland skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class	Mammalia (포유류)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Didelphimorphia (주머니쥐)	Rajiformes (홍어목)
Family	Didelphidae	Rajidae
Genus	Didelphis	Okamejei
Species	Didelphis aurita	Okamejei hollandi

Evolutionary Relationship

Big-eared opossum and Holland skate share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (척삭동물)

Conservation Status

Big-eared opossum

LC — Least Concern

Holland skate

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Big-eared opossum	Holland skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big-eared opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Holland skate

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.