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Sphingomicrobium astaxanthinifaciens compared with Sphingomicrobium flavum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Bacteria (Bacteria)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum same	Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)	Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class same	Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)	Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria)
Order same	Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)	Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales)
Family same	Sphingomonadaceae	Sphingomonadaceae
Genus same	Sphingomicrobium	Sphingomicrobium
Species	Sphingomicrobium astaxanthinifaciens	Sphingomicrobium flavum

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Sphingomicrobium.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Sphingomicrobium astaxanthinifaciens is a gram-negative bacterium in the family Sphingomonadaceae notable for producing astaxanthin, a carotenoid pigment with antioxidant properties. It is found in marine or coastal environments and belongs to a genus characterised by sphingolipid-containing membranes. Its conservation status is not evaluated.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan