Aphid vs Markhor

Uroleucon taraxaci compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Aphid is Not Evaluated while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aphid	Markhor
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Aphididae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Uroleucon	Capra
Species	Uroleucon taraxaci	Capra falconeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Aphid and Markhor share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Aphid

NE — Not Evaluated

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aphid	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aphid

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Aphid

The Aphid (Uroleucon taraxaci) is a species in the genus Uroleucon. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.