Malagasy civet vs Water yam
Fossa fossana compared with Dioscorea alata
Key Differences
- Malagasy civet is Vulnerable while Water yam is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Malagasy civet | Water yam |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) |
| Family | Eupleridae | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Fossa | Dioscorea |
| Species | Fossa fossana | Dioscorea alata |
Conservation Status
Malagasy civet
VU — VulnerableWater yam
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Malagasy civet | Water yam |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Malagasy civet
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Water yam
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (Maldives, Taiwan), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (13 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (6 countries).
Malagasy civet
No description available.
Water yam
No description available.
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