Grevy's zebra vs Marsh tick

Equus grevyi compared with Ixodes apronophorus

Key Differences

• Grevy's zebra is Endangered while Marsh tick is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grevy's zebra	Marsh tick
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)	Ixodida (Ixodida)
Family	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)	Ixodidae
Genus	Equus (Horses & Zebras)	Ixodes
Species	Equus grevyi	Ixodes apronophorus

Evolutionary Relationship

Grevy's zebra and Marsh tick share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Grevy's zebra

EN — Endangered

Marsh tick

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grevy's zebra	Marsh tick
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grevy's zebra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Marsh tick

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Found in Sweden.