Asian Openbill vs Ferny Azolla
Anastomus oscitans compared with Azolla pinnata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Asian Openbill | Ferny Azolla |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida) |
| Order | Ciconiiformes (Ciconiiformes) | Salviniales (Salviniales) |
| Family | Ciconiidae | Salviniaceae |
| Genus | Anastomus | Azolla |
| Species | Anastomus oscitans | Azolla pinnata |
Conservation Status
Asian Openbill
LC — Least ConcernFerny Azolla
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Asian Openbill | Ferny Azolla |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Asian Openbill
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway.
Ferny Azolla
Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas spanning the Palearctic and Oceanian realms.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands, New Zealand, Tuvalu).
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.
Ferny Azolla
No description available.
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