alpine gentian vs Raposa
Gentiana nivalis compared with Vulpes vulpes
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | alpine gentian | Raposa |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (plantas) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order | Gentianales (Gentianales) | Carnivora (carnívoros) |
| Family | Gentianaceae | Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) |
| Genus | Gentiana | Vulpes (Foxes) |
| Species | Gentiana nivalis | Vulpes vulpes |
Conservation Status
alpine gentian
LC — Least ConcernRaposa
LC — Least ConcernTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | alpine gentian | Raposa |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Omnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 5 years |
| Average Length | — | 70 cm |
| Average Weight | — | 6.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
alpine gentian
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).
Raposa
Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.
Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).
alpine gentian
The Alpine gentian (Gentiana nivalis) is a species in the genus Gentiana. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).
Raposa
A raposa-vermelha (Vulpes vulpes) e o carnivoro selvagem de distribuicao mais ampla da Terra. Colonizou habitats que vao da tundra artica a ambientes urbanos em todo o hemisferio norte e em areas onde foi introduzida na Australia. Reconhecida pela pelagem ruiva, o ventre branco e a cauda espessa. Omnivora altamente adaptavel, a raposa-vermelha come de tudo, de coelhos e campanhois a frutos e restos humanos. Comunica-se com mais de 40 vocalizacoes distintas.
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