Chinese Pangolin vs
Manis pentadactyla compared with Sphingomonas trueperi
Key Differences
- Chinese Pangolin is Critically Endangered while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Chinese Pangolin | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) |
| Order | Pholidota (Pholidota) | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) |
| Family | Manidae | Sphingomonadaceae |
| Genus | Manis | Sphingomonas |
| Species | Manis pentadactyla | Sphingomonas trueperi |
Conservation Status
Chinese Pangolin
CR — Critically EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Chinese Pangolin | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Chinese Pangolin
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Chinese Pangolin
The Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a species in the genus Manis. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Sphingomonas trueperi is a Gram-negative, aerobic yellow-pigmented rod named in honor of microbiologist Heinz Trueper. It inhabits soil and freshwater environments and is distinguished by the production of sphingolipids in its cell membrane. This chemoheterotroph degrades a variety of organic compounds in terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
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