Black Iris vs Nubian Ibex

Iris nigricans compared with Capra nubiana

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Iris	Nubian Ibex
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Iris	Capra
Species	Iris nigricans	Capra nubiana

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Iris and Nubian Ibex share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Black Iris

VU — Vulnerable

Nubian Ibex

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Iris	Nubian Ibex
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Nubian Ibex

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Black Iris

The Black Iris (Iris nigricans) is a species in the genus Iris. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Detailed ecological data for this species continues to be documented through ongoing taxonomic and conservation research.