Eurasian badger vs
Meles meles compared with Sphingobacterium zeae
Key Differences
- Eurasian badger is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Eurasian badger | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Bacteria (Bacteria) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Sphingobacteriaceae |
| Genus | Meles | Sphingobacterium |
| Species | Meles meles | Sphingobacterium zeae |
Conservation Status
Eurasian badger
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Eurasian badger | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Eurasian badger
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Eurasian badger
Eurasian badger (Meles meles) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.
Sphingobacterium zeae is a Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented rod first isolated from corn plants, as its species name implies. It inhabits the phyllosphere and rhizosphere of maize and related crops. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades plant-derived organic matter and may play roles in plant-associated microbiome functions.
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