Algerian Iris vs Javan Mongoose

Iris unguicularis compared with Herpestes javanicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Iris	Javan Mongoose
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Herpestidae
Genus	Iris	Herpestes
Species	Iris unguicularis	Herpestes javanicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Iris and Javan Mongoose share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Algerian Iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Javan Mongoose

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Iris	Javan Mongoose
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (5 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

Javan Mongoose

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Mauritius), Asia (Japan), Europe (4 countries), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (Colombia, Guyana).

Algerian Iris

The Algerian Iris (Iris unguicularis) is a species in the genus Iris. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.