chilte vs Malagasy civet

Cnidoscolus elasticus compared with Fossa fossana

Taxonomic Classification

Rank chilte Malagasy civet
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Malpighiales (Malpighiales) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Euphorbiaceae Eupleridae
Genus Cnidoscolus Fossa
Species Cnidoscolus elasticus Fossa fossana

Conservation Status

chilte

VU — Vulnerable

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute chilte Malagasy civet
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

chilte

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Malagasy civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

chilte

The chilte (Cnidoscolus elasticus) is a species in the genus Cnidoscolus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Malagasy civet

No description available.

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