Piebald Alpine Toad vs Spitzschwanzente

Scutiger maculatus compared with Anas georgica

Key Differences

• Piebald Alpine Toad is Critically Endangered while Spitzschwanzente is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Piebald Alpine Toad	Spitzschwanzente
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Anura (Froschlurche)	Anseriformes (Gänsevögel)
Family	Megophryidae	Anatidae
Genus	Scutiger	Anas
Species	Scutiger maculatus	Anas georgica

Evolutionary Relationship

Piebald Alpine Toad and Spitzschwanzente share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Piebald Alpine Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Spitzschwanzente

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Piebald Alpine Toad	Spitzschwanzente
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Piebald Alpine Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Spitzschwanzente

Habitat

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

Range

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.

Spitzschwanzente

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.