Brush-tailed Mulgara vs Potato flea beetle
Dasycercus blythi compared with Psylliodes affinis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Brush-tailed Mulgara | Potato flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) | Coleoptera (Beetles) |
| Family | Dasyuridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Genus | Dasycercus | Psylliodes |
| Species | Dasycercus blythi | Psylliodes affinis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Brush-tailed Mulgara and Potato flea beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Brush-tailed Mulgara
LC — Least ConcernPotato flea beetle
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Brush-tailed Mulgara | Potato flea beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Brush-tailed Mulgara
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Potato flea beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Brush-tailed Mulgara
The Brush-tailed Mulgara (Dasycercus blythi) is a species in the genus Dasycercus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Potato flea beetle
No description available.
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