Dwarf iris vs Fossa

Iris pumila compared with Cryptoprocta ferox

Key Differences

• Dwarf iris is Not Evaluated while Fossa is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf iris	Fossa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Eupleridae
Genus	Iris	Cryptoprocta
Species	Iris pumila	Cryptoprocta ferox

Evolutionary Relationship

Dwarf iris and Fossa share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dwarf iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Fossa

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf iris	Fossa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Fossa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.