African Goshawk vs Throat botfly
Accipiter tachiro compared with Gasterophilus nasalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African Goshawk | Throat botfly |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) | Diptera (Diptera) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) | Oestridae |
| Genus | Accipiter | Gasterophilus |
| Species | Accipiter tachiro | Gasterophilus nasalis |
Evolutionary Relationship
African Goshawk and Throat botfly share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
African Goshawk
LC — Least ConcernThroat botfly
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African Goshawk | Throat botfly |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African Goshawk
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Throat botfly
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
African Goshawk
The African Goshawk (Accipiter tachiro) is a species in the genus Accipiter. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Throat botfly
No description available.
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