lynx roux vs Civette Fossane

Lynx rufus compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

• lynx roux is Least Concern while Civette Fossane is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	lynx roux	Civette Fossane
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	Felidae (Cats)	Eupleridae
Genus	Lynx	Fossa
Species	Lynx rufus	Fossa fossana

Evolutionary Relationship

lynx roux and Civette Fossane share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (carnivores)

Conservation Status

lynx roux

LC — Least Concern

Civette Fossane

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	lynx roux	Civette Fossane
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.

Civette Fossane

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.