African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan vs alpine lady's-mantle

Poiana richardsonii compared with Alchemilla alpina

Taxonomic Classification

Rank African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan alpine lady's-mantle
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (planta)
Phylum Chordata (cordados) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Carnivora (carnívoros) Rosales (Roses & Allies)
Family Viverridae Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus Poiana Alchemilla
Species Poiana richardsonii Alchemilla alpina

Conservation Status

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

LC — Least Concern

alpine lady's-mantle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan alpine lady's-mantle
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

alpine lady's-mantle

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).

African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan

The African Linsang, Richardson's linsang, Oyan (Poiana richardsonii) is a species in the genus Poiana. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

alpine lady's-mantle

The Alpine lady's-mantle (Alchemilla alpina) is a species in the genus Alchemilla. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).

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