Eastern Pondhawk vs Markhor

Erythemis simplicicollis compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Eastern Pondhawk is Least Concern while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eastern Pondhawk	Markhor
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Odonata (Odonata)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Libellulidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Erythemis	Capra
Species	Erythemis simplicicollis	Capra falconeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Eastern Pondhawk and Markhor share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Eastern Pondhawk

LC — Least Concern

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eastern Pondhawk	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eastern Pondhawk

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

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.