Gilboa Iris vs Lichtenstein’s Jerboa

Iris haynei compared with Eremodipus lichtensteini

Key Differences

• Gilboa Iris is Vulnerable while Lichtenstein’s Jerboa is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gilboa Iris	Lichtenstein’s Jerboa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Dipodidae
Genus	Iris	Eremodipus
Species	Iris haynei	Eremodipus lichtensteini

Evolutionary Relationship

Gilboa Iris and Lichtenstein’s Jerboa share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Gilboa Iris

VU — Vulnerable

Lichtenstein’s Jerboa

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gilboa Iris	Lichtenstein’s Jerboa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gilboa Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Lichtenstein’s Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.