Black-bellied Pangolin vs

Phataginus tetradactyla compared with Staphylococcus epidermidis

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black-bellied Pangolin
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order Pholidota (Pholidota) Staphylococcales
Family Manidae Staphylococcaceae
Genus Phataginus Staphylococcus
Species Phataginus tetradactyla Staphylococcus epidermidis

Conservation Status

Black-bellied Pangolin

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-bellied Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that is the most abundant commensal bacterium on human skin. It colonizes the entire body surface and mucous membranes of humans and other mammals globally. While normally harmless, it is a leading cause of biofilm-associated infections on implanted medical devices.

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