Indischer Elefant vs Gesäumtes Drehzahnmoos
Elephas maximus compared with Tortula marginata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Indischer Elefant | Gesäumtes Drehzahnmoos |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Plantae (Pflanzen) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Bryophyta |
| Class | Mammalia (Säugetiere) | Bryopsida (Bryopsida) |
| Order | Proboscidea (Rüsseltiere) | Pottiales (Pottiales) |
| Family | Elephantidae (Elephants) | Pottiaceae |
| Genus | Elephas (Asian Elephants) | Tortula |
| Species | Elephas maximus | Tortula marginata |
Conservation Status
Indischer Elefant
EN — EndangeredPopulation: ~50.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Gesäumtes Drehzahnmoos
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Indischer Elefant | Gesäumtes Drehzahnmoos |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 60 years | — |
| Average Length | 5.5 m | — |
| Average Weight | 4.0 t | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Indischer Elefant
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Gesäumtes Drehzahnmoos
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.
Distributed across Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, and Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Indischer Elefant
Smaller than its African cousin, Asiatic elephants range across South and Southeast Asian forests and grasslands from India to Indonesia. Distinguished by their smaller ears, rounded back, and a single finger-like projection on the trunk tip. Deeply interwoven with Asian cultures, they have been used in religious ceremonies and as working animals for millennia. Endangered, with fewer than 50,000 remaining in the wild.
Gesäumtes Drehzahnmoos
The Bordered Screw-moss (Tortula marginata) is a species in the genus Tortula. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, tundra, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms.
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