Black-backed jackal vs Key lime
Canis mesomelas compared with Citrus aurantiifolia
Key Differences
- Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while Key lime is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-backed jackal | Key lime |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Canis (Dogs & Wolves) | Citrus |
| Species | Canis mesomelas | Citrus aurantiifolia |
Conservation Status
Black-backed jackal
LC — Least ConcernKey lime
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-backed jackal | Key lime |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black-backed jackal
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Key lime
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Peru).
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.
Key lime
No description available.
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