African Openbill vs Dusky Spreadwing
Anastomus lamelligerus compared with Lestes concinnus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African Openbill | Dusky Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Ciconiiformes (Ciconiiformes) | Odonata (Odonata) |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Lestidae |
| Genus | Anastomus | Lestes |
| Species | Anastomus lamelligerus | Lestes concinnus |
Evolutionary Relationship
African Openbill and Dusky Spreadwing share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
African Openbill
LC — Least ConcernDusky Spreadwing
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African Openbill | Dusky Spreadwing |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Dusky Spreadwing
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in Taiwan.
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.
Dusky Spreadwing
No description available.
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