Schwarzducker vs Dachs

Cephalophus niger compared with Meles meles

Key Differences

• Schwarzducker is Least Concern while Dachs is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Schwarzducker	Dachs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Artiodactyla (Paarhufer)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Cephalophus	Meles
Species	Cephalophus niger	Meles meles

Evolutionary Relationship

Schwarzducker and Dachs share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Schwarzducker

LC — Least Concern

Dachs

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Schwarzducker	Dachs
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Schwarzducker

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dachs

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Schwarzducker

The Black Duiker (Cephalophus niger) is a species in the genus Cephalophus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.