American dodder vs Ermite de Gounelle

Cuscuta americana compared with Anopetia gounellei

Key Differences

  • American dodder is Not Evaluated while Ermite de Gounelle is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank American dodder Ermite de Gounelle
Kingdom Plantae (plante) Animalia (animal)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Aves (oiseau)
Order Solanales (Solanales) Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family Convolvulaceae Trochilidae
Genus Cuscuta Anopetia
Species Cuscuta americana Anopetia gounellei

Conservation Status

American dodder

NE — Not Evaluated

Ermite de Gounelle

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute American dodder Ermite de Gounelle
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

American dodder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

Ermite de Gounelle

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

American dodder

The American dodder (Cuscuta americana) is a species in the genus Cuscuta. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Ermite de Gounelle

The Broad-Tipped Hermit (Anopetia gounellei) is a species in the genus Anopetia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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