American Jackal vs

Canis latrans compared with Staphylococcus arlettae

Key Differences

  • American Jackal is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American Jackal
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Staphylococcales
Family Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Staphylococcaceae
Genus Canis (Dogs & Wolves) Staphylococcus
Species Canis latrans Staphylococcus arlettae

Conservation Status

American Jackal

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American Jackal
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

American Jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

American Jackal

The American Jackal (Canis latrans) is a species in the genus Canis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Staphylococcus arlettae is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus forming grape-like clusters. It has been isolated from skin surfaces of domestic animals including poultry and goats. This commensal bacterium inhabits the skin and mucosal surfaces of mammals and birds, rarely causing disease but occasionally found in clinical specimens.

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