Balkan Emerald vs Black-backed jackal
Somatochlora meridionalis compared with Canis mesomelas
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Emerald | Black-backed jackal |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Corduliidae | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Somatochlora | Canis (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Species | Somatochlora meridionalis | Canis mesomelas |
Evolutionary Relationship
Balkan Emerald and Black-backed jackal share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Balkan Emerald
LC — Least ConcernBlack-backed jackal
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Emerald | Black-backed jackal |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Emerald
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Black-backed jackal
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Balkan Emerald
The Balkan Emerald (Somatochlora meridionalis) 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.
Black-backed jackal
The Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) 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.
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