Brown Teal vs

Anas chlorotis compared with Rhizocarpon oederi

Key Differences

• Brown Teal is Near Threatened while is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Brown Teal
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Anatidae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Anas	Rhizocarpon
Species	Anas chlorotis	Rhizocarpon oederi

Conservation Status

Brown Teal

NT — Near Threatened

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Brown Teal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brown Teal

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Brown Teal

The Brown Teal (Anas chlorotis) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Rhizocarpon oederi is a crustose lichen historically recorded on siliceous rocks across parts of Europe and North America. It is now classified as Extinct (EX) on the IUCN Red List, representing one of the few lichen species confirmed to have been lost. Its disappearance is attributed to habitat destruction, air pollution, and the very specific microhabitat requirements that made it vulnerable.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway