Big Astragalus vs Pampas fox

Astragalus magnificus compared with Lycalopex gymnocercus

Key Differences

  • Big Astragalus is Critically Endangered while Pampas fox is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Big Astragalus Pampas fox
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Fabaceae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Astragalus Lycalopex
Species Astragalus magnificus Lycalopex gymnocercus

Conservation Status

Big Astragalus

CR — Critically Endangered

Pampas fox

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Big Astragalus Pampas fox
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.

Pampas fox

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.

Pampas fox

No description available.

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