alpine lady's-mantle vs St. James' shell
Alchemilla alpina compared with Pecten maximus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine lady's-mantle | St. James' shell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Mollusca (Mollusks) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Bivalvia (Bivalvia) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Pectinida (Pectinida) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Pectinidae |
| Genus | Alchemilla | Pecten |
| Species | Alchemilla alpina | Pecten maximus |
Conservation Status
alpine lady's-mantle
LC — Least ConcernSt. James' shell
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine lady's-mantle | St. James' shell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine lady's-mantle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
St. James' shell
Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (China), Europe (8 countries), and South America (Chile).
alpine lady's-mantle
The Alpine lady's-mantle (Alchemilla alpina) is a species in the genus Alchemilla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).
St. James' shell
St. James' shell (Pecten maximus) 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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