Gambian Mongoose vs Philippine Duck

Mungos gambianus compared with Anas luzonica

Key Differences

• Gambian Mongoose is Least Concern while Philippine Duck is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gambian Mongoose	Philippine Duck
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Herpestidae	Anatidae
Genus	Mungos	Anas
Species	Mungos gambianus	Anas luzonica

Evolutionary Relationship

Gambian Mongoose and Philippine Duck share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Gambian Mongoose

LC — Least Concern

Philippine Duck

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gambian Mongoose	Philippine Duck
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gambian Mongoose

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Philippine Duck

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Philippine Duck

Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.