Atiu Swiftlet vs fig wax scale

Aerodramus sawtelli compared with Ceroplastes japonicus

Key Differences

• Atiu Swiftlet is Vulnerable while fig wax scale is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atiu Swiftlet	fig wax scale
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)
Family	Apodidae	Coccidae
Genus	Aerodramus	Ceroplastes
Species	Aerodramus sawtelli	Ceroplastes japonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Atiu Swiftlet and fig wax scale share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Atiu Swiftlet

VU — Vulnerable

fig wax scale

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atiu Swiftlet	fig wax scale
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atiu Swiftlet

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.

fig wax scale

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries).

Atiu Swiftlet

The Atiu Swiftlet (Aerodramus sawtelli) is a species in the genus Aerodramus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.