Alder vs Downy Emerald
Alnus glutinosa compared with Cordulia aenea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Alder | Downy Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (plantas) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (artrópode) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (inseto) |
| Order | Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Corduliidae |
| Genus | Alnus | Cordulia |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Cordulia aenea |
Conservation Status
Alder
LC — Least ConcernDowny Emerald
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Alder | Downy Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Alder
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
Downy Emerald
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.
Alder
The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Downy Emerald
Downy Emerald (Cordulia aenea) está classificado como Pouco Preocupante (LC) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Amplamente distribuído e abundante na sua área de ocorrência, com populações estáveis e sem preocupações imediatas de conservação.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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