Eurasian lynx vs Grapevine Downy Mildew

Lynx lynx compared with Plasmopara viticola

Key Differences

• Eurasian lynx is Endangered while Grapevine Downy Mildew is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian lynx	Grapevine Downy Mildew
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Lynx	Plasmopara
Species	Lynx lynx	Plasmopara viticola

Conservation Status

Eurasian lynx

EN — Endangered

Grapevine Downy Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian lynx	Grapevine Downy Mildew
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.

Grapevine Downy Mildew

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (13 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden