Black-bellied Pangolin vs Gem

Phataginus tetradactyla compared with Orthonama obstipata

Key Differences

• Black-bellied Pangolin is Vulnerable while Gem is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-bellied Pangolin	Gem
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Pholidota (Pholidota)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Manidae	Geometridae
Genus	Phataginus	Orthonama
Species	Phataginus tetradactyla	Orthonama obstipata

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-bellied Pangolin and Gem share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Black-bellied Pangolin

VU — Vulnerable

Gem

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-bellied Pangolin	Gem
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-bellied Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Gem

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Congo (DRC), South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

Black-bellied Pangolin

The Black-bellied Pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla) is a species in the genus Phataginus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.