Black-backed jackal vs
Canis mesomelas compared with Lysobacter soli
Key Differences
- Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-backed jackal | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) |
| Family | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) | Xanthomonadaceae |
| Genus | Canis (Dogs & Wolves) | Lysobacter |
| Species | Canis mesomelas | Lysobacter soli |
Conservation Status
Black-backed jackal
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-backed jackal | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black-backed jackal
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Lysobacter soli is a Gram-negative, gliding bacterium isolated from soil environments, as its species name implies. It inhabits diverse terrestrial soils worldwide and produces extracellular degradative enzymes. This predatory bacterium lyses other soil microorganisms to obtain nutrients and energy.
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