bafureira vs Common dung beetle
Ricinus communis compared with Aphodius fimetarius
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | bafureira | Common dung beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (plantas) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Arthropoda (artrópode) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Insecta (inseto) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Coleoptera (besouro) |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | Scarabaeidae |
| Genus | Ricinus | Aphodius |
| Species | Ricinus communis | Aphodius fimetarius |
Conservation Status
bafureira
NE — Not EvaluatedCommon dung beetle
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | bafureira | Common dung beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
bafureira
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (33 countries), Asia (26 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (12 countries).
Common dung beetle
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).
bafureira
The Castor (Ricinus communis) is a species in the genus Ricinus. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and hi
Common dung beetle
O escaravelho-do-esterco-comum (Aphodius fimetarius) está classificado como Não Avaliado (NE) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Ainda não foi avaliado segundo os critérios da Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Seu estado de conservação está por ser determinado.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 6 countries:
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