Afrikanischer Elefant vs Circular-leaved Cotoneaster
Loxodonta africana compared with Cotoneaster hissaricus
Key Differences
- Afrikanischer Elefant is Vulnerable while Circular-leaved Cotoneaster is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Afrikanischer Elefant | Circular-leaved Cotoneaster |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Cotoneaster |
| Species | Loxodonta africana | Cotoneaster hissaricus |
Conservation Status
Afrikanischer Elefant
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~415.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Circular-leaved Cotoneaster
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Afrikanischer Elefant | Circular-leaved Cotoneaster |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Circular-leaved Cotoneaster
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.
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.
Circular-leaved Cotoneaster
The Circular-leaved Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster hissaricus) is a species in the genus Cotoneaster. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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