Citron vs Hoffmann's two-toed sloth
Citrus medica compared with Choloepus hoffmanni
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citron | Hoffmann's two-toed sloth |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters) |
| Family | Rutaceae | Megalonychidae |
| Genus | Citrus | Choloepus |
| Species | Citrus medica | Choloepus hoffmanni |
Conservation Status
Citron
LC — Least ConcernHoffmann's two-toed sloth
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citron | Hoffmann's two-toed sloth |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Citron
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Laos, Maldives), Europe (Croatia, France), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
Hoffmann's two-toed sloth
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Citron
The Citron (Citrus medica) is a species in the genus Citrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Hoffmann's two-toed sloth
No description available.
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