Jirafa vs Oriental Hawthorn
Giraffa camelopardalis compared with Crataegus orientalis
Key Differences
- Jirafa is Vulnerable while Oriental Hawthorn is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Jirafa | Oriental Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (planta) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Artiodactyla (artiodáctilos) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Giraffidae (Giraffes) | Rosaceae (Rose Family) |
| Genus | Giraffa (Giraffes) | Crataegus |
| Species | Giraffa camelopardalis | Crataegus orientalis |
Conservation Status
Jirafa
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~117.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Oriental Hawthorn
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Jirafa | Oriental Hawthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 25 years | — |
| Average Length | 5.5 m | — |
| Average Weight | 1.2 t | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Jirafa
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Oriental Hawthorn
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (6 countries).
Jirafa
La jirafa (Giraffa camelopardalis) es el animal terrestre más alto de la Tierra, puede alcanzar 5,5 metros de altura y pesar hasta 1.750 kg. Su elongado cuello, que contiene las mismas siete vértebras cervicales que todos los mamíferos, evolucionó para alimentarse de acacias en sabanas y bosques africanos. Animal social que vive en manadas sueltas, se comunica mediante infrasonidos y lenguaje corporal. Clasificada como Vulnerable debido a la pérdida de hábitat y la caza furtiva.
Oriental Hawthorn
No description available.
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