Black-backed jackal vs Simien jackal

Canis mesomelas compared with Canis simensis

Key Differences

• Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while Simien jackal is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-backed jackal	Simien jackal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family same	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus same	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)
Species	Canis mesomelas	Canis simensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-backed jackal and Simien jackal share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Canis. (Dogs & Wolves)

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Simien jackal

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Simien jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.