African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs Amber-winged Spreadwing

Poiana richardsonii compared with Lestes eurinus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Amber-winged Spreadwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Viverridae	Lestidae
Genus	Poiana	Lestes
Species	Poiana richardsonii	Lestes eurinus

Evolutionary Relationship

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan and Amber-winged Spreadwing share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

Amber-winged Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Amber-winged Spreadwing
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Amber-winged Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

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.

Amber-winged Spreadwing

The Amber-winged Spreadwing (Lestes eurinus) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.