Patagonian mara vs Swamp Spreadwing

Dolichotis patagonum compared with Lestes vigilax

Key Differences

• Patagonian mara is Near Threatened while Swamp Spreadwing is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Patagonian mara	Swamp Spreadwing
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Caviidae	Lestidae
Genus	Dolichotis	Lestes
Species	Dolichotis patagonum	Lestes vigilax

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Swamp Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Patagonian mara	Swamp Spreadwing
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.

Swamp Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.