Autumn Snowflake vs Mallard
Acis autumnalis compared with Anas platyrhynchos
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Mallard |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Anseriformes (Anseriformes) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Anatidae |
| Genus | Acis | Anas |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Anas platyrhynchos |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernMallard
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Mallard |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Mallard
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms.
Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Bhutan, Nepal), Europe (7 countries), North America (Barbados, El Salvador, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Mallard
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 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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