Leightons linsang vs Sphagnum Sprite

Poiana leightoni compared with Nehalennia gracilis

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Sphagnum Sprite is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Sphagnum Sprite
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Viverridae	Coenagrionidae
Genus	Poiana	Nehalennia
Species	Poiana leightoni	Nehalennia gracilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Sphagnum Sprite share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Sphagnum Sprite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Sphagnum Sprite
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sphagnum Sprite

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.