African elephant vs Barley Covered Smut
Loxodonta africana compared with Ustilago hordei
Key Differences
- African elephant is Vulnerable while Barley Covered Smut is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African elephant | Barley Covered Smut |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Ustilaginomycetes (Ustilaginomycetes) |
| Order | Proboscidea (Elephants) | Ustilaginales (Ustilaginales) |
| Family | Elephantidae (Elephants) | Ustilaginaceae |
| Genus | Loxodonta (African Elephants) | Ustilago |
| Species | Loxodonta africana | Ustilago hordei |
Conservation Status
African elephant
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~415.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Barley Covered Smut
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African elephant | Barley Covered Smut |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 65 years | — |
| Average Length | 6.0 m | — |
| Average Weight | 6.0 t | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African elephant
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Barley Covered Smut
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found across Europe (6 countries).
African elephant
The largest land animal on Earth, African elephants can reach 7,000 kg and inhabit sub-Saharan savannas, forests, and wetlands. Highly intelligent with complex social structures led by matriarchs, they communicate through infrasound, rumbles, and touch. As ecosystem engineers, they shape habitats by uprooting trees, digging waterholes, and dispersing seeds. Vulnerable, with populations declining due to ivory poaching and habitat loss.
Barley Covered Smut
The Barley Covered Smut (Ustilago hordei) is a species in the genus Ustilago. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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