Bernier's Teal vs Gall midge

Anas bernieri compared with Contarinia pyrivora

Key Differences

• Bernier's Teal is Endangered while Gall midge is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bernier's Teal	Gall midge
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Diptera (Diptera)
Family	Anatidae	Cecidomyiidae
Genus	Anas	Contarinia
Species	Anas bernieri	Contarinia pyrivora

Evolutionary Relationship

Bernier's Teal and Gall midge share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bernier's Teal

EN — Endangered

Gall midge

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bernier's Teal	Gall midge
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bernier's Teal

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Gall midge

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

Bernier's Teal

The Bernier's Teal (Anas bernieri) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway