Black-backed jackal vs

Canis mesomelas compared with Staphylococcus saprophyticus

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 saprophyticus

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 saprophyticus is a coagulase-negative, Gram-positive coccus recognized as a common cause of urinary tract infections in young women. It forms characteristic clusters of cells and inhabits human and animal skin, mucous membranes, and the periurethral area. This opportunistic pathogen is commensal under normal conditions but can colonize the urinary tract.

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