Allen's Olingo vs Pavement ant
Bassaricyon alleni compared with Tetramorium caespitum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Allen's Olingo | Pavement ant |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) |
| Family | Procyonidae (Raccoons) | Formicidae |
| Genus | Bassaricyon | Tetramorium |
| Species | Bassaricyon alleni | Tetramorium caespitum |
Evolutionary Relationship
Allen's Olingo and Pavement ant share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Allen's Olingo
LC — Least ConcernPavement ant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Allen's Olingo | Pavement ant |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Allen's Olingo
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Pavement ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Widely distributed across Asia (India), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Venezuela).
Allen's Olingo
The Allen's Olingo (Bassaricyon alleni) is a species in the genus Bassaricyon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Pavement ant
No description available.
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