African buffalo vs
Syncerus caffer compared with Staphylococcus hominis
Key Differences
- African buffalo is Near Threatened while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Firmicutes (Firmicutes) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Bacilli (Bacilli) |
| Order | Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) | Staphylococcales |
| Family | Bovidae (Bovids) | Staphylococcaceae |
| Genus | Syncerus | Staphylococcus |
| Species | Syncerus caffer | Staphylococcus hominis |
Conservation Status
African buffalo
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African buffalo | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African buffalo
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
African buffalo
The African buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a species in the genus Syncerus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Staphylococcus hominis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that forms a significant part of the normal human skin microbiome. It is commonly found in areas with abundant sweat glands including the axillae, feet, and groin. This commensal bacterium decomposes skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients.
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