a Sand Martin flea vs Andaman Teal

Ceratophyllus styx compared with Anas albogularis

Key Differences

  • a Sand Martin flea is Not Evaluated while Andaman Teal is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank a Sand Martin flea Andaman Teal
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Aves (Birds)
Order Siphonaptera (Siphonaptera) Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family Ceratophyllidae Anatidae
Genus Ceratophyllus Anas
Species Ceratophyllus styx Anas albogularis

Evolutionary Relationship

a Sand Martin flea and Andaman Teal share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

a Sand Martin flea

NE — Not Evaluated

Andaman Teal

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute a Sand Martin flea Andaman Teal
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

a Sand Martin flea

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Andaman Teal

Habitat

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

Range

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

a Sand Martin flea

A sand martin flea (Ceratophyllus styx) is a species in the genus Ceratophyllus. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Andaman Teal

The Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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