Balkan Maple vs Dachs
Acer hyrcanum compared with Meles meles
Key Differences
- Balkan Maple is Least Concern while Dachs is Vulnerable.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Maple | Dachs |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordatiere) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Säugetiere) |
| Order | Sapindales (Seifenbaumartige) | Carnivora (Raubtiere) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) |
| Genus | Acer | Meles |
| Species | Acer hyrcanum | Meles meles |
Conservation Status
Balkan Maple
LC — Least ConcernDachs
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Maple | Dachs |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Maple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Dachs
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Balkan Maple
The Balkan Maple (Acer hyrcanum) is a species in the genus Acer. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Dachs
Eurasian badger (Meles meles) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.
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