Andean White-eared Opossum vs California alder

Didelphis pernigra compared with Alnus rhombifolia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean White-eared Opossum California alder
Kingdom Animalia (动物界) Plantae (植物)
Phylum Chordata (脊索动物门) Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class Mammalia (哺乳動物) Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order Didelphimorphia (负鼠目) Fagales (壳斗目)
Family Didelphidae Betulaceae
Genus Didelphis Alnus
Species Didelphis pernigra Alnus rhombifolia

Conservation Status

Andean White-eared Opossum

LC — Least Concern

California alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean White-eared Opossum California alder
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean White-eared Opossum

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

California alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found in Canada.

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.

California alder

The California alder (Alnus rhombifolia) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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