Cucut pedang vs Fringed dodder
Alopias pelagicus compared with Cuscuta suaveolens
Key Differences
- Cucut pedang is Endangered while Fringed dodder is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cucut pedang | Fringed dodder |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (hewan) | Plantae (tumbuhan) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks) | Solanales (Solanales) |
| Family | Alopiidae | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Alopias | Cuscuta |
| Species | Alopias pelagicus | Cuscuta suaveolens |
Conservation Status
Cucut pedang
EN — EndangeredFringed dodder
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cucut pedang | Fringed dodder |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cucut pedang
Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Distributed across Colombia and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Fringed dodder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Lesotho, South Africa, Zimbabwe), Europe (17 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).
Cucut pedang
The Bigeye thresher (Alopias pelagicus) is a species in the genus Alopias. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Fringed dodder
No description available.
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