Fossa vs Variable Goshawk (Variable)

Cryptoprocta ferox compared with Accipiter hiogaster

Key Differences

• Fossa is Vulnerable while Variable Goshawk (Variable) is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fossa	Variable Goshawk (Variable)
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Aves (ave)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Eupleridae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Cryptoprocta	Accipiter
Species	Cryptoprocta ferox	Accipiter hiogaster

Evolutionary Relationship

Fossa and Variable Goshawk (Variable) share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Fossa

VU — Vulnerable

Variable Goshawk (Variable)

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fossa	Variable Goshawk (Variable)
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fossa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Goshawk (Variable)

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.