Tejón vs Mountain yam
Meles meles compared with Dioscorea hamiltonii
Key Differences
- Tejón is Vulnerable while Mountain yam is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Tejón | Mountain yam |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (planta) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Carnivora (carnívoros) | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Meles | Dioscorea |
| Species | Meles meles | Dioscorea hamiltonii |
Conservation Status
Tejón
VU — VulnerableMountain yam
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Tejón | Mountain yam |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Tejón
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Mountain yam
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Tejón
El tejón euroasiático (Meles meles) está clasificado como Vulnerable (VU) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un alto riesgo de amenaza en estado silvestre, con poblaciones en declive y creciente presión sobre su hábitat.
Mountain yam
No description available.
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