Bernier's Teal vs Large-Neck Clam

Anas bernieri compared with Mya arenaria

Key Differences

• Bernier's Teal is Endangered while Large-Neck Clam is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bernier's Teal	Large-Neck Clam
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Bivalvia (Bivalvia)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Myida (Myida)
Family	Anatidae	Myidae
Genus	Anas	Mya
Species	Anas bernieri	Mya arenaria

Evolutionary Relationship

Bernier's Teal and Large-Neck Clam share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bernier's Teal

EN — Endangered

Large-Neck Clam

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bernier's Teal	Large-Neck Clam
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.

Large-Neck Clam

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 5 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Georgia, Turkey), Europe (22 countries), and North America (Canada, United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Large-Neck Clam

Large-Neck Clam (Mya arenaria) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway