Leightons linsang vs Small Black Ant

Poiana leightoni compared with Lasius niger

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Small Black Ant is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Small Black Ant
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Viverridae	Formicidae
Genus	Poiana	Lasius
Species	Poiana leightoni	Lasius niger

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Small Black Ant share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Small Black Ant

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Small Black Ant
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Small Black Ant

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries).