Balkan Yam vs Hoary fox
Dioscorea balcanica compared with Lycalopex vetulus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Yam | Hoary fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Dioscoreaceae | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Dioscorea | Lycalopex |
| Species | Dioscorea balcanica | Lycalopex vetulus |
Conservation Status
Balkan Yam
NT — Near ThreatenedHoary fox
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Yam | Hoary fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Yam
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Hoary fox
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Balkan Yam
The Balkan Yam (Dioscorea balcanica) is a species in the genus Dioscorea. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Hoary fox
No description available.
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