Black Iris vs Red-billed Duck

Iris nigricans compared with Anas erythrorhyncha

Key Differences

• Black Iris is Vulnerable while Red-billed Duck is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black Iris	Red-billed Duck
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Anatidae
Genus	Iris	Anas
Species	Iris nigricans	Anas erythrorhyncha

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Iris and Red-billed Duck share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Black Iris

VU — Vulnerable

Red-billed Duck

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black Iris	Red-billed Duck
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Red-billed Duck

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Ecuador).

Black Iris

The Black Iris (Iris nigricans) is a species in the genus Iris. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Detailed ecological data for this species continues to be documented through ongoing taxonomic and conservation research.

Red-billed Duck

Red-billed Duck (Anas erythrorhyncha) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.