Afrikanischer Elefant vs Zentifolie, Hundertblättrige Rose
Loxodonta africana compared with Rosa centifolia
Key Differences
- Afrikanischer Elefant is Vulnerable while Zentifolie, Hundertblättrige Rose is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Afrikanischer Elefant | Zentifolie, Hundertblättrige Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Säugetiere) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Proboscidea (Rüsseltiere) | Rosales (Rosenartige) |
| Family | Elephantidae (Elephants) | Rosaceae (Rose Family) |
| Genus | Loxodonta (African Elephants) | Rosa (Roses) |
| Species | Loxodonta africana | Rosa centifolia |
Conservation Status
Afrikanischer Elefant
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~415.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Zentifolie, Hundertblättrige Rose
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Afrikanischer Elefant | Zentifolie, Hundertblättrige Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 65 years | — |
| Average Length | 6.0 m | — |
| Average Weight | 6.0 t | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Afrikanischer Elefant
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Zentifolie, Hundertblättrige Rose
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (Czech Republic, Norway, Sweden), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil, Peru).
Afrikanischer Elefant
The largest land animal on Earth, African elephants can reach 7,000 kg and inhabit sub-Saharan savannas, forests, and wetlands. Highly intelligent with complex social structures led by matriarchs, they communicate through infrasound, rumbles, and touch. As ecosystem engineers, they shape habitats by uprooting trees, digging waterholes, and dispersing seeds. Vulnerable, with populations declining due to ivory poaching and habitat loss.
Zentifolie, Hundertblättrige Rose
The Cabbage rose (Rosa centifolia) is a species in the genus Rosa. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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