Franciscana vs Root and stalk rot

Pontoporia blainvillei compared with Phytophthora tentaculata

Key Differences

• Franciscana is Vulnerable while Root and stalk rot is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Franciscana	Root and stalk rot
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	Phytophthora
Species	Pontoporia blainvillei	Phytophthora tentaculata

Conservation Status

Franciscana

VU — Vulnerable

Root and stalk rot

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Franciscana	Root and stalk rot
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Franciscana

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Root and stalk rot

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.