Black-backed jackal vs redhead
Canis mesomelas compared with Hamelia patens
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-backed jackal | redhead |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Gentianales (Gentianales) |
| Family | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Canis (Dogs & Wolves) | Hamelia |
| Species | Canis mesomelas | Hamelia patens |
Conservation Status
Black-backed jackal
LC — Least Concernredhead
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-backed jackal | redhead |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black-backed jackal
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
redhead
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
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.
redhead
No description available.
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