Alpine Emerald vs Canadian lynx
Somatochlora alpestris compared with Lynx canadensis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alpine Emerald | Canadian lynx |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Corduliidae | Felidae (Cats) |
| Genus | Somatochlora | Lynx |
| Species | Somatochlora alpestris | Lynx canadensis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Alpine Emerald and Canadian lynx share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Alpine Emerald
LC — Least ConcernCanadian lynx
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alpine Emerald | Canadian lynx |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alpine Emerald
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Canadian lynx
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Alpine Emerald
The Alpine Emerald (Somatochlora alpestris) is a species in the genus Somatochlora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Canadian lynx
The Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a species in the genus Lynx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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