Black-backed jackal vs

Canis mesomelas compared with Lepra multipuncta

Key Differences

• Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-backed jackal
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Pertusariaceae
Genus	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Lepra
Species	Canis mesomelas	Lepra multipuncta

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-backed jackal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.