Eurasian lynx vs Window Gnat

Lynx lynx compared with Sylvicola fenestralis

Key Differences

• Eurasian lynx is Endangered while Window Gnat is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian lynx	Window Gnat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Anisopodidae
Genus	Lynx	Sylvicola
Species	Lynx lynx	Sylvicola fenestralis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Eurasian lynx

EN — Endangered

Window Gnat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian lynx	Window Gnat
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.

Window Gnat

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden