Black-backed jackal vs

Canis mesomelas compared with Staphylococcus kloosii

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) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Carnivora (Carnivorans) Staphylococcales
Family Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Staphylococcaceae
Genus Canis (Dogs & Wolves) Staphylococcus
Species Canis mesomelas Staphylococcus kloosii

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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.

Staphylococcus kloosii is a coagulase-negative member of the genus Staphylococcus, known for its association with the skin of warm-blooded animals. It forms clusters of gram-positive cocci and is considered a minor commensal organism. Its conservation status is not evaluated under standard biodiversity metrics.

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