Dwarf iris vs Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur

Iris pumila compared with Allocebus trichotis

Key Differences

• Dwarf iris is Not Evaluated while Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf iris	Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Cheirogaleidae
Genus	Iris	Allocebus
Species	Iris pumila	Allocebus trichotis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dwarf iris and Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dwarf iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf iris	Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur
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).

Hairy-eared Dwarf Lemur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.