Eurasian badger vs Perereca Geografica

Meles meles compared with Boana geographica

Key Differences

• Eurasian badger is Vulnerable while Perereca Geografica is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian badger	Perereca Geografica
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Hylidae
Genus	Meles	Boana
Species	Meles meles	Boana geographica

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian badger and Perereca Geografica share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Eurasian badger

VU — Vulnerable

Perereca Geografica

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian badger	Perereca Geografica
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian badger

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Perereca Geografica

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Eurasian badger

O texugo-europeu (Meles meles) é classificado como Vulnerável (VU) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Enfrenta alto risco de ameaça no estado selvagem, com populações em declínio e crescente pressão sobre o habitat.