Balkan Heath vs koala
Coenonympha orientalis compared with Phascolarctos cinereus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Heath | koala |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (動物) | Animalia (動物) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (節足動物) | Chordata (脊索動物) |
| Class | Insecta (昆虫) | Mammalia (哺乳類) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (チョウ目) | Diprotodontia (カンガルー目) |
| Family | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) | Phascolarctidae (Koalas) |
| Genus | Coenonympha | Phascolarctos (Koalas) |
| Species | Coenonympha orientalis | Phascolarctos cinereus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Balkan Heath and koala share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (動物)
Conservation Status
Balkan Heath
VU — Vulnerablekoala
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~100.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Heath | koala |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Herbivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 15 years |
| Average Length | — | 75 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 10.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Heath
Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Greece, Montenegro, and Serbia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
koala
Typically found in grasslands, forests, and vegetated habitats.
Found in Australia. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Balkan Heath
The Balkan Heath (Coenonympha orientalis) is a species in the genus Coenonympha. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
koala
オーストラリア東部・南東部を代表する有袋類で、体重は最大15kgに達し、低カロリーのユーカリの葉食から得るエネルギーを節約するために1日最大22時間を睡眠に費やす。他の哺乳類の多くを死に至らしめる有毒なユーカリ成分を処理するために高度に特化しており、解毒に特別に適応した腸内微生物叢を持つ。クラミジア感染症、生息地の伐採、気候変動により個体数が激減し、2022年に絶滅危惧種に指定された。
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