Alupa vs St. James' shell
Acacia victoriae compared with Pecten maximus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alupa | St. James' shell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Mollusca (Mollusks) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Bivalvia (Bivalvia) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Pectinida (Pectinida) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Pectinidae |
| Genus | Acacia | Pecten |
| Species | Acacia victoriae | Pecten maximus |
Conservation Status
Alupa
LC — Least ConcernSt. James' shell
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alupa | St. James' shell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alupa
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Israel.
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).
Alupa
The Alupa (Acacia victoriae) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
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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