Asshafa Iris vs West Afrika Linsang

Iris atrofusca compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• Asshafa Iris is Near Threatened while West Afrika Linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Asshafa Iris	West Afrika Linsang
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Mantodea (Fangschrecken)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Viverridae
Genus	Iris	Poiana
Species	Iris atrofusca	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Asshafa Iris and West Afrika Linsang share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Asshafa Iris

NT — Near Threatened

West Afrika Linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Asshafa Iris	West Afrika Linsang
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Asshafa Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

West Afrika Linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Asshafa Iris

The Asshafa Iris (Iris atrofusca) is a species in the genus Iris. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.