Black-bellied Pangolin vs

Phataginus tetradactyla compared with Staphylococcus hominis

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 hominis

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 hominis is a coagulase-negative Gram-positive coccus that forms a significant part of the normal human skin microbiome. It is commonly found in areas with abundant sweat glands including the axillae, feet, and groin. This commensal bacterium decomposes skin lipids and occasionally causes opportunistic infections in vulnerable patients.