African forest elephant vs

Loxodonta cyclotis compared with Hemitrichia pardina

Key Differences

  • African forest elephant is Critically Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank African forest elephant
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Mycetozoa
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order Proboscidea (Elephants) Trichiales (Trichiales)
Family Elephantidae (Elephants) Arcyriaceae
Genus Loxodonta (African Elephants) Hemitrichia
Species Loxodonta cyclotis Hemitrichia pardina

Conservation Status

African forest elephant

CR — Critically Endangered

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute African forest elephant
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

African forest elephant

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

African forest elephant

The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) is a species in the genus Loxodonta. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hemitrichia pardina is a myxomycete (slime mould) producing small, stalked, globose to ovoid sporangia with a yellowish to brownish peridium, growing on decaying wood and plant litter in forest habitats. Its internal capillitium threads assist in spore dispersal. This species is widely distributed across temperate and tropical forests and contributes to microbial food webs.

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