Andaman Teal vs

Anas albogularis compared with Sphingobacterium composti

Key Differences

• Andaman Teal is Vulnerable while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andaman Teal
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales)
Family	Anatidae	Sphingobacteriaceae
Genus	Anas	Sphingobacterium
Species	Anas albogularis	Sphingobacterium composti

Conservation Status

Andaman Teal

VU — Vulnerable

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andaman Teal
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Sphingobacterium composti is a Gram-negative bacterium first isolated from compost material, as its species name implies. It inhabits decomposing organic matter in compost heaps and organic-rich soils. This aerobic chemoheterotroph actively participates in composting processes, degrading complex organic compounds including cellulose and proteins.