vs Red-billed Duck
Luteimonas mephitis compared with Anas erythrorhyncha
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Red-billed Duck is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Red-billed Duck | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales) | Anseriformes (Anseriformes) |
| Family | Xanthomonadaceae | Anatidae |
| Genus | Luteimonas | Anas |
| Species | Luteimonas mephitis | Anas erythrorhyncha |
Conservation Status
Red-billed Duck
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Red-billed Duck | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Red-billed Duck
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Ecuador).
Luteimonas mephitis is a Gram-negative, yellow-pigmented bacterium isolated from soil environments with an unpleasant odor, referenced in its species name meaning stench. It inhabits organic-rich soils and sediments. This aerobic chemoheterotroph participates in the breakdown of sulfur-containing and other malodorous organic compounds.
Red-billed Duck
Red-billed Duck (Anas erythrorhyncha) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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