Grevy's zebra vs Midge

Equus grevyi compared with Dasineura affinis

Key Differences

• Grevy's zebra is Endangered while Midge is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grevy's zebra	Midge
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)	Cecidomyiidae
Genus	Equus (Horses & Zebras)	Dasineura
Species	Equus grevyi	Dasineura affinis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Grevy's zebra

EN — Endangered

Midge

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grevy's zebra	Midge
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grevy's zebra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Midge

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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