Bernier's Teal vs Soft Puffball

Anas bernieri compared with Lycoperdon molle

Key Differences

Bernier's Teal is Endangered while Soft Puffball is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bernier's Teal	Soft Puffball
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Anatidae	Lycoperdaceae
Genus	Anas	Lycoperdon
Species	Anas bernieri	Lycoperdon molle

Conservation Status

Bernier's Teal

EN — Endangered

Soft Puffball

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bernier's Teal	Soft Puffball
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.

Soft Puffball

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (5 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.