lynx roux vs lynx du Canada

Lynx rufus compared with Lynx canadensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank lynx roux lynx du Canada
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same Carnivora (carnivores) Carnivora (carnivores)
Family same Felidae (Cats) Felidae (Cats)
Genus same Lynx Lynx
Species Lynx rufus Lynx canadensis

Evolutionary Relationship

lynx roux and lynx du Canada share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lynx.

Conservation Status

lynx roux

LC — Least Concern

lynx du Canada

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute lynx roux lynx du Canada
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

lynx roux

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

lynx du Canada

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

lynx roux

The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a species in the genus Lynx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found in United States.

lynx du Canada

The Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a species in the genus Lynx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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