New Guinean planigale vs Polynesian Triller

Planigale novaeguineae compared with Lalage maculosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	New Guinean planigale	Polynesian Triller
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Dasyuridae	Campephagidae
Genus	Planigale	Lalage
Species	Planigale novaeguineae	Lalage maculosa

Evolutionary Relationship

New Guinean planigale and Polynesian Triller share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

New Guinean planigale

LC — Least Concern

Polynesian Triller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	New Guinean planigale	Polynesian Triller
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

New Guinean planigale

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Polynesian Triller

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.