Cerceta malgache vs Margay

Anas bernieri compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Cerceta malgache is Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cerceta malgache	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Anatidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Anas	Leopardus
Species	Anas bernieri	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Cerceta malgache and Margay share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Cerceta malgache

EN — Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cerceta malgache	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cerceta malgache

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Cerceta malgache

The Bernier's Teal (Anas bernieri) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.