Colchian Hazel vs 小抹香鯨

Corylus colchica compared with Kogia breviceps

Key Differences

• Colchian Hazel is Vulnerable while 小抹香鯨 is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Colchian Hazel	小抹香鯨
Kingdom	Plantae (植物)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum	Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class	Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)	Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order	Fagales (壳斗目)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Betulaceae	Kogiidae
Genus	Corylus	Kogia
Species	Corylus colchica	Kogia breviceps

Conservation Status

Colchian Hazel

VU — Vulnerable

小抹香鯨

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Colchian Hazel	小抹香鯨
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Colchian Hazel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

小抹香鯨

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Colchian Hazel

<em>Corylus colchica</em>, the Colchian Hazel, is a woody plant in the family Betulaceae. This species is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, indicating a high risk of extinction under current conditions. The epithet "colchica" refers to Colchis, an ancient region corresponding roughly to present-day western Georgia in the Caucasus, suggesting a geographic origin in that region. The species is associated with diverse terrestrial habitats ranging from tropical to temperate zones, reflecting the ecological breadth often seen in the genus <em>Corylus</em>. Hazels in this genus typically produce edible nuts and catkins, and often form thickets or understory growth in mixed forests. No specific countries are listed in the available records for <em>Corylus colchica</em>, limiting precise range documentation. Diet information, population estimates, and biological measurements including length, weight, and lifespan are not documented in the available records. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Its Vulnerable status highlights the need for targeted conservation assessments and habitat protection within its native range.