Antillean Spreadwing vs Red-billed Duck

Lestes spumarius compared with Anas erythrorhyncha

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Antillean Spreadwing Red-billed Duck
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Aves (Birds)
Order Odonata (Odonata) Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family Lestidae Anatidae
Genus Lestes Anas
Species Lestes spumarius Anas erythrorhyncha

Evolutionary Relationship

Antillean Spreadwing and Red-billed Duck share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Antillean Spreadwing

LC — Least Concern

Red-billed Duck

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Antillean Spreadwing Red-billed Duck
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.

Red-billed Duck

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Ecuador).

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.

Red-billed Duck

Red-billed Duck (Anas erythrorhyncha) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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