African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs Alder

Poiana richardsonii compared with Alnus glutinosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan Alder
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)
Family Viverridae Betulaceae
Genus Poiana Alnus
Species Poiana richardsonii Alnus glutinosa

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

Alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan Alder
Diet — —
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Average Length — —
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Habitat & Geographic Range

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

The African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan (Poiana richardsonii) is a species in the genus Poiana. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alder

The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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