Fern scale vs Markhor

Pinnaspis aspidistrae compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Fern scale is Not Evaluated while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fern scale	Markhor
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum	Arthropoda (arthropodes)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (insecte)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Diaspididae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Pinnaspis	Capra
Species	Pinnaspis aspidistrae	Capra falconeri

Evolutionary Relationship

Fern scale and Markhor share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (animal)

Conservation Status

Fern scale

NE — Not Evaluated

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fern scale	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fern scale

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (21 countries) and North America (United States).

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.