African or Cape clawless otter vs Devil's Fingers

Aonyx capensis compared with Clathrus archeri

Key Differences

  • African or Cape clawless otter is Near Threatened while Devil's Fingers is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank African or Cape clawless otter Devil's Fingers
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Phallales (Phallales)
Family Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) Phallaceae
Genus Aonyx Clathrus
Species Aonyx capensis Clathrus archeri

Conservation Status

African or Cape clawless otter

NT — Near Threatened

Devil's Fingers

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute African or Cape clawless otter Devil's Fingers
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

African or Cape clawless otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Devil's Fingers

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (13 countries).

African or Cape clawless otter

The African or Cape clawless otter (Aonyx capensis) is a species in the genus Aonyx. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Devil's Fingers

No description available.

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