Black-backed jackal vs Sour orange
Canis mesomelas compared with Citrus aurantium
Key Differences
- Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while Sour orange is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-backed jackal | Sour orange |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Sapindales (Sapindales) |
| Family | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Canis (Dogs & Wolves) | Citrus |
| Species | Canis mesomelas | Citrus aurantium |
Conservation Status
Black-backed jackal
LC — Least ConcernSour orange
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-backed jackal | Sour orange |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black-backed jackal
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Sour orange
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Argentina, 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.
Sour orange
No description available.
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