Amber-winged Spreadwing vs Australasian Darter

Lestes eurinus compared with Anhinga novaehollandiae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amber-winged Spreadwing Australasian Darter
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Aves (Birds)
Order Odonata (Odonata) Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family Lestidae Anhingidae
Genus Lestes Anhinga
Species Lestes eurinus Anhinga novaehollandiae

Evolutionary Relationship

Amber-winged Spreadwing and Australasian Darter share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Amber-winged Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Australasian Darter

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amber-winged Spreadwing Australasian Darter
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amber-winged Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Australasian Darter

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

Amber-winged Spreadwing

The Amber-winged Spreadwing (Lestes eurinus) is a species in the genus Lestes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Australasian Darter

The Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) is a species in the genus Anhinga. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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