Garganey vs Ornate Cuscus

Spatula querquedula compared with Phalanger ornatus

Key Differences

• Garganey is Endangered while Ornate Cuscus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Garganey	Ornate Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Anatidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Spatula	Phalanger
Species	Spatula querquedula	Phalanger ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Garganey and Ornate Cuscus share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Garganey

EN — Endangered

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Garganey	Ornate Cuscus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Garganey

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Ornate Cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Garganey

Garganey (Spatula querquedula) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.