Elefante de Sabana vs dorada línea larga
Loxodonta africana compared with Thymelicus sylvestris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Elefante de Sabana | dorada línea larga |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Arthropoda (artrópodos) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Insecta (insecto) |
| Order | Proboscidea (Elephants) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Elephantidae (Elephants) | Hesperiidae |
| Genus | Loxodonta (African Elephants) | Thymelicus |
| Species | Loxodonta africana | Thymelicus sylvestris |
Evolutionary Relationship
Elefante de Sabana and dorada línea larga share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Elefante de Sabana
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~415.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
dorada línea larga
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Elefante de Sabana | dorada línea larga |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
dorada línea larga
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.
Found across Europe (37 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
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.
dorada línea larga
El hesperido menor (Thymelicus sylvestris) esta clasificado como Vulnerable (VU) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un alto riesgo de extincion en estado silvestre, con poblaciones en declive y presion creciente sobre su habitat.
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