Agile antechinus vs scarce copper

Antechinus agilis compared with Lycaena virgaureae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Agile antechinus scarce copper
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family Dasyuridae Lycaenidae
Genus Antechinus Lycaena
Species Antechinus agilis Lycaena virgaureae

Evolutionary Relationship

Agile antechinus and scarce copper share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Agile antechinus

LC — Least Concern

scarce copper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Agile antechinus scarce copper
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Agile antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

scarce copper

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (38 countries).

Agile antechinus

The Agile antechinus (Antechinus agilis) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

scarce copper

scarce copper (Lycaena virgaureae) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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