Eurasian lynx vs flat-backed millipede

Lynx lynx compared with Polydesmus complanatus

Key Differences

• Eurasian lynx is Endangered while flat-backed millipede is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian lynx	flat-backed millipede
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Diplopoda (Diplopoda)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Polydesmida (Polydesmida)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Polydesmidae
Genus	Lynx	Polydesmus
Species	Lynx lynx	Polydesmus complanatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian lynx and flat-backed millipede share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Eurasian lynx

EN — Endangered

flat-backed millipede

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian lynx	flat-backed millipede
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

flat-backed millipede

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden