Antillean Spreadwing vs Asian Openbill

Lestes spumarius compared with Anastomus oscitans

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Antillean Spreadwing Asian Openbill
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Aves (Birds)
Order Odonata (Odonata) Ciconiiformes (Ciconiiformes)
Family Lestidae Ciconiidae
Genus Lestes Anastomus
Species Lestes spumarius Anastomus oscitans

Evolutionary Relationship

Antillean Spreadwing and Asian Openbill share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Antillean Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Asian Openbill

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Antillean Spreadwing Asian Openbill
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Antillean Spreadwing

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in United States.

Asian Openbill

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

Antillean Spreadwing

The Antillean Spreadwing (Lestes spumarius) 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.

Asian Openbill

The Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans) is a species in the genus Anastomus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Found in Norway.

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