Beach Pea vs Northern Bettong
Lathyrus japonicus compared with Bettongia tropica
Key Differences
- Beach Pea is Extinct while Northern Bettong is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Beach Pea | Northern Bettong |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Diprotodontia (Marsupials) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Potoroidae |
| Genus | Lathyrus | Bettongia |
| Species | Lathyrus japonicus | Bettongia tropica |
Conservation Status
Beach Pea
EX — ExtinctNorthern Bettong
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Beach Pea | Northern Bettong |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Beach Pea
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Northern Bettong
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Beach Pea
The Beach Pea (Lathyrus japonicus) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Extinct on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Northern Bettong
No description available.
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