Eurasian lynx vs Springtail

Lynx lynx compared with Entomobrya multifasciata

Key Differences

• Eurasian lynx is Endangered while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian lynx	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Entomobryidae
Genus	Lynx	Entomobrya
Species	Lynx lynx	Entomobrya multifasciata

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian lynx and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Eurasian lynx

EN — Endangered

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian lynx	Springtail
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.

Springtail

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden