Dusky Akodont vs Sunda Teal

Akodon dayi compared with Anas gibberifrons

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Sunda Teal is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Sunda Teal
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Anatidae
Genus	Akodon	Anas
Species	Akodon dayi	Anas gibberifrons

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Akodont and Sunda Teal share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Sunda Teal

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Sunda Teal
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sunda Teal

Habitat

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

Range

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