Bach-Kratzdistel vs Dachs

Cirsium rivulare compared with Meles meles

Key Differences

• Bach-Kratzdistel is Extinct while Dachs is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bach-Kratzdistel	Dachs
Kingdom	Plantae (Pflanzen)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Asterales (Asternartige)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Asteraceae (Daisy Family)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Cirsium	Meles
Species	Cirsium rivulare	Meles meles

Conservation Status

Bach-Kratzdistel

EX — Extinct

Dachs

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bach-Kratzdistel	Dachs
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bach-Kratzdistel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries).

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.

Bach-Kratzdistel

The Brook Thistle (Cirsium rivulare) is a species in the genus Cirsium. It is currently classified as Extinct 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden