Asian Openbill vs

Anastomus oscitans compared with Bacillus thuringiensis

Key Differences

• Asian Openbill is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Asian Openbill
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Firmicutes (Firmicutes)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Bacilli (Bacilli)
Order	Ciconiiformes (Ciconiiformes)	Bacillales (Bacillales)
Family	Ciconiidae	Bacillaceae
Genus	Anastomus	Bacillus
Species	Anastomus oscitans	Bacillus thuringiensis

Conservation Status

Asian Openbill

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Asian Openbill
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Asian Openbill

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Sweden and Taiwan.

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.

Bacillus thuringiensis is a gram-positive, spore-forming soil bacterium in the family Bacillaceae, widely known for producing crystalline protein toxins (Cry proteins) that are insecticidal. It is globally distributed in soils, plant surfaces, and insect habitats. It is extensively used in biological pest control as a safe alternative to chemical insecticides.