Agami Heron vs Citrine Forktail

Agamia agami compared with Ischnura hastata

Key Differences

  • Agami Heron is Vulnerable while Citrine Forktail is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Agami Heron Citrine Forktail
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Aves (Birds) Insecta (Insects)
Order Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes) Odonata (Odonata)
Family Ardeidae Coenagrionidae
Genus Agamia Ischnura
Species Agamia agami Ischnura hastata

Evolutionary Relationship

Agami Heron and Citrine Forktail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Agami Heron

VU — Vulnerable

Citrine Forktail

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Agami Heron Citrine Forktail
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Agami Heron

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Citrine Forktail

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Portugal, and United States.

Agami Heron

The Agami Heron (Agamia agami) is a species in the genus Agamia. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Citrine Forktail

The Citrine Forktail (Ischnura hastata) is a species in the genus Ischnura. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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