Blue Duiker vs

Philantomba monticola compared with Capitotricha rubi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blue Duiker
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Helotiales (Helotiales)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Lachnaceae
Genus Philantomba Capitotricha
Species Philantomba monticola Capitotricha rubi

Conservation Status

Blue Duiker

LC — Least Concern

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blue Duiker
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blue Duiker

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Blue Duiker

The Blue Duiker (Philantomba monticola) is a species in the genus Philantomba. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Capitotricha rubi is a small discomycete fungus in the family Hyaloscyphaceae, assessed as Least Concern (LC). It grows on dead stems and woody debris of Rubus (bramble) species, producing minute hairy apothecia. It inhabits woodland margins and scrubby habitats across its range.

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