calamís vs Small Black Ant
Acorus calamus compared with Lasius niger
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | calamís | Small Black Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (planta) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (artrópodos) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Insecta (insecto) |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Hymenoptera (himenópteros) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Formicidae |
| Genus | Acorus | Lasius |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Lasius niger |
Conservation Status
calamís
LC — Least ConcernSmall Black Ant
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | calamís | Small Black Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
calamís
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
Small Black Ant
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Asia (Japan, Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries).
calamís
The Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a species in the genus Acorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Small Black Ant
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 6 countries:
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