Bernier's Teal vs

Anas bernieri compared with Usnea cornuta

Key Differences

  • Bernier's Teal is Endangered while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bernier's Teal
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Aves (Birds) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Anseriformes (Anseriformes) Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family Anatidae Parmeliaceae
Genus Anas Usnea
Species Anas bernieri Usnea cornuta

Conservation Status

Bernier's Teal

EN — Endangered

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bernier's Teal
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Usnea cornuta is a fruticose lichen in the family Parmeliaceae, assessed as Near Threatened (NT). It forms shrubby, branching thalli that hang from tree branches and twigs, typically in humid forest environments. Like all Usnea species, it is highly sensitive to air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide, making it a useful bioindicator of air quality.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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