Arend-Goldmull vs Fiveangled dodder
Carpitalpa arendsi compared with Cuscuta pentagona
Key Differences
- Arend-Goldmull is Vulnerable while Fiveangled dodder is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arend-Goldmull | Fiveangled dodder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Säugetiere) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Afrosoricida (Tenrekartige) | Solanales (Nachtschattenartige) |
| Family | Chrysochloridae | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Carpitalpa | Cuscuta |
| Species | Carpitalpa arendsi | Cuscuta pentagona |
Conservation Status
Arend-Goldmull
VU — VulnerableFiveangled dodder
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arend-Goldmull | Fiveangled dodder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arend-Goldmull
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Fiveangled dodder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (9 countries), Europe (Norway, Poland, Romania), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Arend-Goldmull
The Arend’s Golden Mole (Carpitalpa arendsi) is a species in the genus Carpitalpa. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Fiveangled dodder
No description available.
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