African Openbill vs Chinese elm
Anastomus lamelligerus compared with Ulmus parvifolia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African Openbill | Chinese elm |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Ciconiiformes (Ciconiiformes) | Rosales (Roses & Allies) |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Ulmaceae |
| Genus | Anastomus | Ulmus |
| Species | Anastomus lamelligerus | Ulmus parvifolia |
Conservation Status
African Openbill
LC — Least ConcernChinese elm
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African Openbill | Chinese elm |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African Openbill
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Belgium, Germany, and Norway.
Chinese elm
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Eswatini, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).
African Openbill
The African Openbill (Anastomus lamelligerus) is a species in the genus Anastomus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Chinese elm
The Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a species in the genus Ulmus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Australia, Canada, Eswatini, South Africa, and Taiwan.
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