Citron vs Northern Hog-badger
Citrus medica compared with Arctonyx albogularis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Citron | Northern Hog-badger |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Carnivora (Carnivorans) |
| Family | Rutaceae | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) |
| Genus | Citrus | Arctonyx |
| Species | Citrus medica | Arctonyx albogularis |
Conservation Status
Citron
LC — Least ConcernNorthern Hog-badger
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Citron | Northern Hog-badger |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Northern Hog-badger
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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.
Northern Hog-badger
No description available.
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