Elefante de Sabana vs Raja elcectric
Loxodonta africana compared with Discopyge tschudii
Key Differences
- Elefante de Sabana is Vulnerable while Raja elcectric is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Elefante de Sabana | Raja elcectric |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Elasmobranchii |
| Order | Proboscidea (Elephants) | Torpediniformes (electric ray) |
| Family | Elephantidae (Elephants) | Narcinidae |
| Genus | Loxodonta (African Elephants) | Discopyge |
| Species | Loxodonta africana | Discopyge tschudii |
Evolutionary Relationship
Elefante de Sabana and Raja elcectric share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)
Conservation Status
Elefante de Sabana
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~415.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Raja elcectric
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Elefante de Sabana | Raja elcectric |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 65 years | — |
| Average Length | 6.0 m | — |
| Average Weight | 6.0 t | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Elefante de Sabana
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Raja elcectric
Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Chile.
Elefante de Sabana
El elefante africano, el animal terrestre más grande de la Tierra, puede alcanzar 7.000 kg y habita sabanas, bosques y humedales del África subsahariana. Con estructuras sociales complejas lideradas por matriarcas, se comunica mediante infrasonidos, rugidos y contacto físico. Como ingeniero del ecosistema, modela su hábitat arrancando árboles, excavando aguadas y dispersando semillas. Está catalogado como Vulnerable, con poblaciones en declive por la caza furtiva de marfil y la pérdida de hábitat.
Raja elcectric
The Apron ray (Discopyge tschudii) is a species in the genus Discopyge. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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