Dung Cannon vs Markhor

Pilobolus crystallinus compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Dung Cannon is Not Evaluated while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dung Cannon	Markhor
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mucoromycota (Mucoromycota)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mucoromycetes (Mucoromycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mucorales (Mucorales)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Pilobolaceae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Pilobolus	Capra
Species	Pilobolus crystallinus	Capra falconeri

Conservation Status

Dung Cannon

NE — Not Evaluated

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dung Cannon	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dung Cannon

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.