Dusky arion vs Margay

Arion subfuscus compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Dusky arion is Data Deficient while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky arion	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mollusca (Mollusks)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Arionidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Arion	Leopardus
Species	Arion subfuscus	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky arion and Margay share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dusky arion

DD — Data Deficient

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky arion	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky arion

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.