Andaman Teal vs large blue

Anas albogularis compared with Maculinea arion

Key Differences

• Andaman Teal is Vulnerable while large blue is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andaman Teal	large blue
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Anatidae	Lycaenidae
Genus	Anas	Maculinea
Species	Anas albogularis	Maculinea arion

Evolutionary Relationship

Andaman Teal and large blue share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Andaman Teal

VU — Vulnerable

large blue

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andaman Teal	large blue
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andaman Teal

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

large blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Andaman Teal

The Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.