Calamian Deer vs Surf Scoter

Axis calamianensis compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Calamian Deer is Endangered while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Calamian Deer	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Cervidae (Deer)	Anatidae
Genus	Axis	Melanitta
Species	Axis calamianensis	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

Calamian Deer and Surf Scoter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Calamian Deer

EN — Endangered

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Calamian Deer	Surf Scoter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Calamian Deer

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Calamian Deer

The Calamian Deer (Axis calamianensis) is a species in the genus Axis. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.