African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs Kodkod

Poiana richardsonii compared with Leopardus guigna

Key Differences

• African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan is Least Concern while Kodkod is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Kodkod
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Viverridae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Poiana	Leopardus
Species	Poiana richardsonii	Leopardus guigna

Evolutionary Relationship

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan and Kodkod share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Carnivorans)

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

Kodkod

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan	Kodkod
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.

Kodkod

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.