Iridescent Centurion vs Markhor

Sargus iridatus compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Iridescent Centurion is Least Concern while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Iridescent Centurion	Markhor
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Diptera (Diptera)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Stratiomyidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Sargus	Capra
Species	Sargus iridatus	Capra falconeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Iridescent Centurion and Markhor share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Iridescent Centurion

LC — Least Concern

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Iridescent Centurion	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iridescent Centurion

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.