Cheng s Jird vs Rough-Fruit Amaranth
Meriones chengi compared with Amaranthus tuberculatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cheng s Jird | Rough-Fruit Amaranth |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales) |
| Family | Muridae (Mice & Rats) | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Meriones | Amaranthus |
| Species | Meriones chengi | Amaranthus tuberculatus |
Conservation Status
Cheng s Jird
LC — Least ConcernRough-Fruit Amaranth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cheng s Jird | Rough-Fruit Amaranth |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cheng s Jird
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Rough-Fruit Amaranth
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Range
Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States).
Cheng s Jird
The Cheng s Jird (Meriones chengi) is a species in the genus Meriones. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Rough-Fruit Amaranth
No description available.
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