Grevy's zebra vs thistle aphid

Equus grevyi compared with Brachycaudus cardui

Key Differences

• Grevy's zebra is Endangered while thistle aphid is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grevy's zebra	thistle aphid
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)	Aphididae
Genus	Equus (Horses & Zebras)	Brachycaudus
Species	Equus grevyi	Brachycaudus cardui

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Grevy's zebra

EN — Endangered

thistle aphid

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grevy's zebra	thistle aphid
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grevy's zebra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

thistle aphid

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).