African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs

Poiana richardsonii compared with Sticta canariensis

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Peltigerales (Peltigerales)
Family	Viverridae	Lobariaceae
Genus	Poiana	Sticta
Species	Poiana richardsonii	Sticta canariensis

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

VU — Vulnerable

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.