Lynx Du Désert vs Civette Fossane

Caracal caracal compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

• Lynx Du Désert is Least Concern while Civette Fossane is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lynx Du Désert	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	Caracal	Fossa
Species	Caracal caracal	Fossa fossana

Evolutionary Relationship

Lynx Du Désert and Civette Fossane share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (carnivores)

Conservation Status

Lynx Du Désert

LC — Least Concern

Civette Fossane

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lynx Du Désert	Civette Fossane
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lynx Du Désert

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Civette Fossane

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lynx Du Désert

The Caracal (Caracal caracal) is a species in the genus Caracal. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.