Big-eared opossum vs Botão-de-ouro

Didelphis aurita compared with Brachycephalus ephippium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Big-eared opossum Botão-de-ouro
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order Didelphimorphia (Didelphimorphia) Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family Didelphidae Brachycephalidae
Genus Didelphis Brachycephalus
Species Didelphis aurita Brachycephalus ephippium

Evolutionary Relationship

Big-eared opossum and Botão-de-ouro share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Big-eared opossum

LC — Least Concern

Botão-de-ouro

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Big-eared opossum Botão-de-ouro
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big-eared opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Botão-de-ouro

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.

Botão-de-ouro

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