vs Yellow-billed Pintail
Sphingomonas trueperi compared with Anas georgica
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Yellow-billed Pintail is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Yellow-billed Pintail | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Bacteria (Bacteria) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Alphaproteobacteria (Alphaproteobacteria) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Sphingomonadales (Sphingomonadales) | Anseriformes (Anseriformes) |
| Family | Sphingomonadaceae | Anatidae |
| Genus | Sphingomonas | Anas |
| Species | Sphingomonas trueperi | Anas georgica |
Conservation Status
Yellow-billed Pintail
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Yellow-billed Pintail | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found in Taiwan.
Yellow-billed Pintail
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Sphingomonas trueperi is a Gram-negative, aerobic yellow-pigmented rod named in honor of microbiologist Heinz Trueper. It inhabits soil and freshwater environments and is distinguished by the production of sphingolipids in its cell membrane. This chemoheterotroph degrades a variety of organic compounds in terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
Yellow-billed Pintail
Yellow-billed Pintail (Anas georgica) 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.
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