Elefante Asiático vs Laurel willow
Elephas maximus compared with Salix pentandra
Key Differences
- Elefante Asiático is Endangered while Laurel willow is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Elefante Asiático | Laurel willow |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (planta) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Proboscidea (Elephants) | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) |
| Family | Elephantidae (Elephants) | Salicaceae |
| Genus | Elephas (Asian Elephants) | Salix |
| Species | Elephas maximus | Salix pentandra |
Conservation Status
Elefante Asiático
EN — EndangeredPopulation: ~50.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Laurel willow
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Elefante Asiático | Laurel willow |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 60 years | — |
| Average Length | 5.5 m | — |
| Average Weight | 4.0 t | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Elefante Asiático
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Laurel willow
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (11 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
Elefante Asiático
El elefante asiático (Elephas maximus) es uno de los animales terrestres más grandes que existen, distribuido por el sur y el sureste de Asia. Su estado de conservación es en peligro (EN) debido principalmente a la pérdida de hábitat y la caza furtiva, y tiene una gran importancia cultural y religiosa en muchas culturas asiáticas.
Laurel willow
No description available.
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