Blue-striped Spreadwing vs Cape fox
Lestes tenuatus compared with Vulpes chama
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blue-striped Spreadwing | Cape fox |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Lestidae | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Lestes | Vulpes (Foxes) |
| Species | Lestes tenuatus | Vulpes chama |
Evolutionary Relationship
Blue-striped Spreadwing and Cape fox share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Blue-striped Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernCape fox
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blue-striped Spreadwing | Cape fox |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blue-striped Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Colombia.
Cape fox
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blue-striped Spreadwing
The Blue-striped Spreadwing (Lestes tenuatus) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Cape fox
The Cape fox (Vulpes chama) is a species in the genus Vulpes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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