Big Astragalus vs Blue Duiker

Astragalus magnificus compared with Philantomba monticola

Key Differences

  • Big Astragalus is Critically Endangered while Blue Duiker is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Big Astragalus Blue Duiker
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family Fabaceae Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus Astragalus Philantomba
Species Astragalus magnificus Philantomba monticola

Conservation Status

Big Astragalus

CR — Critically Endangered

Blue Duiker

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Big Astragalus Blue Duiker
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big Astragalus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Blue Duiker

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Big Astragalus

The Big Astragalus (Astragalus magnificus) is a species in the genus Astragalus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Blue Duiker

The Blue Duiker (Philantomba monticola) is a species in the genus Philantomba. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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