vs Pygmy three-toed sloth
Phytophthora gonapodyides compared with Bradypus pygmaeus
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Pygmy three-toed sloth is Critically Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Pygmy three-toed sloth | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Chromista (Chromista) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Oomycota (Oomycetes) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Peronosporea (Peronosporea) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Peronosporales (Peronosporales) | Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters) |
| Family | Peronosporaceae | Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths) |
| Genus | Phytophthora | Bradypus (Three-toed Sloths) |
| Species | Phytophthora gonapodyides | Bradypus pygmaeus |
Conservation Status
Pygmy three-toed sloth
CR — Critically EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Pygmy three-toed sloth | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found across Europe (9 countries) and South America (Brazil).
Pygmy three-toed sloth
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Phytophthora gonapodyides is a water mould belonging to the oomycetes, primarily a saprotroph found in aquatic and riparian environments including streams, rivers, and waterlogged soils. Unlike many Phytophthora species, it is not highly pathogenic to plants but may infect weakened hosts under certain conditions. It is found across Europe and North America in freshwater and estuarine habitats.
Pygmy three-toed sloth
No description available.
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