Bernier's Teal vs Sphagnum Sprite

Anas bernieri compared with Nehalennia gracilis

Key Differences

• Bernier's Teal is Endangered while Sphagnum Sprite is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bernier's Teal	Sphagnum Sprite
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Odonata (Odonata)
Family	Anatidae	Coenagrionidae
Genus	Anas	Nehalennia
Species	Anas bernieri	Nehalennia gracilis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bernier's Teal

EN — Endangered

Sphagnum Sprite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bernier's Teal	Sphagnum Sprite
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.

Sphagnum Sprite

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in 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.