Céphalophe d'Abbott vs Amazon weasel

Cephalophus spadix compared with Mustela africana

Key Differences

  • Céphalophe d'Abbott is Endangered while Amazon weasel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Céphalophe d'Abbott Amazon weasel
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Carnivora (carnivores)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Cephalophus Mustela
Species Cephalophus spadix Mustela africana

Evolutionary Relationship

Céphalophe d'Abbott and Amazon weasel share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Céphalophe d'Abbott

EN — Endangered

Amazon weasel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Céphalophe d'Abbott Amazon weasel
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Céphalophe d'Abbott

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Amazon weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Céphalophe d'Abbott

The Abbott's Duiker (Cephalophus spadix) is a species in the genus Cephalophus. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Habitat records describe it as occurring in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Amazon weasel

The Amazon weasel (Mustela africana) is a species in the genus Mustela. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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