Hare's-tail vs Narrow swordfern
Lagurus ovatus compared with Nephrolepis cordifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Hare's-tail | Narrow swordfern |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Polypodiales (Polypodiales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Nephrolepidaceae |
| Genus | Lagurus | Nephrolepis |
| Species | Lagurus ovatus | Nephrolepis cordifolia |
Conservation Status
Hare's-tail
NE — Not EvaluatedNarrow swordfern
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Hare's-tail | Narrow swordfern |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Hare's-tail
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).
Narrow swordfern
Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Portugal, Sweden), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Hare's-tail
No description available.
Narrow swordfern
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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