Algerian Spreadwing vs Malagasy civet

Lestes numidicus compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

• Algerian Spreadwing is Data Deficient while Malagasy civet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Algerian Spreadwing	Malagasy civet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Lestidae	Eupleridae
Genus	Lestes	Fossa
Species	Lestes numidicus	Fossa fossana

Evolutionary Relationship

Algerian Spreadwing and Malagasy civet share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Algerian Spreadwing

DD — Data Deficient

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Algerian Spreadwing	Malagasy civet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Algerian Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Malagasy civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Algerian Spreadwing

The Algerian Spreadwing (Lestes numidicus) is a species in the genus Lestes. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.