Canadian lynx vs Gray-backed Tern

Lynx canadensis compared with Onychoprion lunatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian lynx	Gray-backed Tern
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Laridae
Genus	Lynx	Onychoprion
Species	Lynx canadensis	Onychoprion lunatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Canadian lynx and Gray-backed Tern share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Canadian lynx

LC — Least Concern

Gray-backed Tern

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian lynx	Gray-backed Tern
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canadian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Gray-backed Tern

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Canadian lynx

The Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a species in the genus Lynx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.