European hare vs small tortoiseshell
Lepus europaeus compared with Aglais urticae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | European hare | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (動物) | Animalia (動物) |
| Phylum | Chordata (脊索動物) | Arthropoda (節足動物) |
| Class | Mammalia (哺乳類) | Insecta (昆虫) |
| Order | Lagomorpha (ウサギ目) | Lepidoptera (チョウ目) |
| Family | Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares) | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Lepus | Aglais |
| Species | Lepus europaeus | Aglais urticae |
Evolutionary Relationship
European hare and small tortoiseshell share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (動物)
Conservation Status
European hare
NT — Near Threatenedsmall tortoiseshell
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | European hare | small tortoiseshell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
European hare
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 7 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (4 countries), and South America (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
small tortoiseshell
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (41 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
European hare
ノウサギ(Lepus europaeus)はIUCNレッドリストで準絶滅危惧(NT)に分類されています。脅威の基準に近づいており、保全措置なしには脆弱となる可能性がある個体数を有しています。
small tortoiseshell
スモールトータスシェル(Aglais urticae)はIUCNレッドリストで準絶滅危惧(NT)に分類されている。絶滅危惧種に分類される一歩手前の段階で、保全措置がなければ脆弱になる可能性のある個体群を持つ。
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 10 countries:
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