Franciscana vs Grapevine Downy Mildew

Pontoporia blainvillei compared with Plasmopara viticola

Key Differences

• Franciscana is Vulnerable while Grapevine Downy Mildew is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Franciscana	Grapevine Downy Mildew
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Oomycota (Oomycetes)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Peronosporea (Peronosporea)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Peronosporales (Peronosporales)
Family	Pontoporiidae	Peronosporaceae
Genus	Pontoporia	Plasmopara
Species	Pontoporia blainvillei	Plasmopara viticola

Conservation Status

Franciscana

VU — Vulnerable

Grapevine Downy Mildew

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Franciscana	Grapevine Downy Mildew
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Franciscana

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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).