Eurasian badger vs Species code: Pr

Meles meles compared with Phyllospadix serrulatus

Key Differences

  • Eurasian badger is Vulnerable while Species code: Pr is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Eurasian badger Species code: Pr
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (plantas)
Phylum Chordata (cordados) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (mamíferos) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Carnivora (carnívoros) Alismatales (Alismatales)
Family Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) Zosteraceae
Genus Meles Phyllospadix
Species Meles meles Phyllospadix serrulatus

Conservation Status

Eurasian badger

VU — Vulnerable

Species code: Pr

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Eurasian badger Species code: Pr
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.

Species code: Pr

Habitat

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Range

Found in Canada.

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.

Species code: Pr

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