Patagonian mara vs Springtail

Dolichotis patagonum compared with Entomobrya marginata

Key Differences

• Patagonian mara is Near Threatened while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Patagonian mara	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Caviidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Dolichotis	Entomobrya
Species	Dolichotis patagonum	Entomobrya marginata

Evolutionary Relationship

Patagonian mara and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Patagonian mara	Springtail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Springtail

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium