Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Tilki

Agabus godmanni compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

  • Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Tilki is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Azorean predacious diving beetle Tilki
Kingdom same Animalia (hayvan) Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar) Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class Insecta (böcek) Mammalia (memeliler)
Order Coleoptera (Kın kanatlılar) Carnivora (etçiller)
Family Dytiscidae Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus Agabus Vulpes (Foxes)
Species Agabus godmanni Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean predacious diving beetle and Tilki share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (hayvan)

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Tilki

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Azorean predacious diving beetle Tilki
Diet Omnivore
Average Lifespan 5 years
Average Length 70 cm
Average Weight 6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azorean predacious diving beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Tilki

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Azorean predacious diving beetle

The Azorean predacious diving beetle (Agabus godmanni) is a species in the genus Agabus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Tilki

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.

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