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Sphingobacterium pakistanensis compared with Sphingobacterium zeae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same	Bacteroidota (عصوانيات (شعبة))	Bacteroidota (عصوانيات (شعبة))
Class same	Bacteroidia (عصوانيات)	Bacteroidia (عصوانيات)
Order same	Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales)	Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales)
Family same	Sphingobacteriaceae	Sphingobacteriaceae
Genus same	Sphingobacterium	Sphingobacterium
Species	Sphingobacterium pakistanensis	Sphingobacterium zeae

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Sphingobacterium.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Sphingobacterium pakistanensis is a yellow-pigmented Gram-negative rod first described from soil in Pakistan, reflecting its geographic origin. It inhabits subtropical and tropical soils of South Asia. This aerobic chemoheterotroph breaks down organic compounds in warm, often arid or semi-arid soil environments.

Sphingobacterium zeae is a Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented rod first isolated from corn plants, as its species name implies. It inhabits the phyllosphere and rhizosphere of maize and related crops. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades plant-derived organic matter and may play roles in plant-associated microbiome functions.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan