Bernier's Teal vs Smooth Newt

Anas bernieri compared with Lissotriton vulgaris

Key Differences

• Bernier's Teal is Endangered while Smooth Newt is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bernier's Teal	Smooth Newt
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Anatidae	Salamandridae
Genus	Anas	Lissotriton
Species	Anas bernieri	Lissotriton vulgaris

Evolutionary Relationship

Bernier's Teal and Smooth Newt share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Bernier's Teal

EN — Endangered

Smooth Newt

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bernier's Teal	Smooth Newt
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.

Smooth Newt

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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