African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs

Poiana richardsonii compared with Badhamia panicea

Key Differences

  • African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Protozoa (protozoa)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Mycetozoa
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Physarales (Physarales)
Family Viverridae Physaraceae
Genus Poiana Badhamia
Species Poiana richardsonii Badhamia panicea

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan
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.

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).

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.

Badhamia panicea is a species in the genus Badhamia. Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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