Agile antechinus vs Philippine Duck

Antechinus agilis compared with Anas luzonica

Key Differences

  • Agile antechinus is Least Concern while Philippine Duck is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Agile antechinus Philippine Duck
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Aves (Birds)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family Dasyuridae Anatidae
Genus Antechinus Anas
Species Antechinus agilis Anas luzonica

Evolutionary Relationship

Agile antechinus and Philippine Duck share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Agile antechinus

LC — Least Concern

Philippine Duck

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Agile antechinus Philippine Duck
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Agile antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Philippine Duck

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Agile antechinus

The Agile antechinus (Antechinus agilis) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Philippine Duck

Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

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