Citron vs Jungle cat
Citrus medica compared with Felis chaus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citron | Jungle cat |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Rutaceae | Felidae (Cats) |
| Genus | Citrus | Felis (Small Cats) |
| Species | Citrus medica | Felis chaus |
Conservation Status
Citron
LC — Least ConcernJungle cat
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citron | Jungle cat |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Jungle cat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Russia.
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.
Jungle cat
No description available.
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