Civette Fossane vs Patagonian mara

Fossa fossana compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Civette Fossane is Vulnerable while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Civette Fossane	Patagonian mara
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Carnivora (carnivores)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Eupleridae	Caviidae
Genus	Fossa	Dolichotis
Species	Fossa fossana	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Civette Fossane and Patagonian mara share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Civette Fossane

VU — Vulnerable

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Civette Fossane	Patagonian mara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Civette Fossane

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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