African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs black gidgee

Poiana richardsonii compared with Acacia argyrodendron

Taxonomic Classification

Rank African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan black gidgee
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family Viverridae Fabaceae
Genus Poiana Acacia
Species Poiana richardsonii Acacia argyrodendron

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

black gidgee

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan black gidgee
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.

black gidgee

Habitat

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

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.

black gidgee

The Black Gidgee (Acacia argyrodendron) is a species in the genus Acacia. 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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