Canadian lynx vs Lesser bilby

Lynx canadensis compared with Macrotis leucura

Key Differences

• Canadian lynx is Least Concern while Lesser bilby is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian lynx	Lesser bilby
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Thylacomyidae
Genus	Lynx	Macrotis
Species	Lynx canadensis	Macrotis leucura

Evolutionary Relationship

Canadian lynx and Lesser bilby share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Canadian lynx

LC — Least Concern

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian lynx	Lesser bilby
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.

Lesser bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.