Tejón vs scratch grass
Meles meles compared with Muhlenbergia asperifolia
Key Differences
- Tejón is Vulnerable while scratch grass is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Tejón | scratch grass |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (planta) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Carnivora (carnívoros) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Poaceae (Grass Family) |
| Genus | Meles | Muhlenbergia |
| Species | Meles meles | Muhlenbergia asperifolia |
Conservation Status
Tejón
VU — Vulnerablescratch grass
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Tejón | scratch grass |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
scratch grass
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Canada.
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.
scratch grass
No description available.
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