Hourai zame vs koala
Carcharhinus sorrah compared with Phascolarctos cinereus
Key Differences
- Hourai zame is Near Threatened while koala is Vulnerable.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Hourai zame | koala |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (動物) | Animalia (動物) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (脊索動物) | Chordata (脊索動物) |
| Class | Chondrichthyes (軟骨魚綱) | Mammalia (哺乳類) |
| Order | Carcharhiniformes (メジロザメ目) | Diprotodontia (カンガルー目) |
| Family | Carcharhinidae | Phascolarctidae (Koalas) |
| Genus | Carcharhinus | Phascolarctos (Koalas) |
| Species | Carcharhinus sorrah | Phascolarctos cinereus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Hourai zame and koala share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索動物)
Conservation Status
Hourai zame
NT — Near Threatenedkoala
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~100.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Hourai zame | koala |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Herbivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 15 years |
| Average Length | — | 75 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 10.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Hourai zame
Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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.
Hourai zame
The Black-tip shark (Carcharhinus sorrah) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
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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