Black-backed jackal vs Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

Canis mesomelas compared with Elaphomyces anthracinus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-backed jackal	Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Elaphomycetaceae
Genus	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Elaphomyces
Species	Canis mesomelas	Elaphomyces anthracinus

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-backed jackal	Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. 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.