Black-backed jackal vs Tiny vetch
Canis mesomelas compared with Vicia hirsuta
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-backed jackal | Tiny vetch |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Canis (Dogs & Wolves) | Vicia |
| Species | Canis mesomelas | Vicia hirsuta |
Conservation Status
Black-backed jackal
LC — Least ConcernTiny vetch
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-backed jackal | Tiny vetch |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black-backed jackal
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Tiny vetch
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (15 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador).
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.
Tiny vetch
No description available.
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