Black-backed jackal vs Crescent Map Lichen

Canis mesomelas compared with Rhizocarpon lecanorinum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black-backed jackal Crescent Map Lichen
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Rhizocarpaceae
Genus Canis (Dogs & Wolves) Rhizocarpon
Species Canis mesomelas Rhizocarpon lecanorinum

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Crescent Map Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black-backed jackal Crescent Map Lichen
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Crescent Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.

Crescent Map Lichen

No description available.

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