Cerceta de la Campbell vs Nutria
Anas nesiotis compared with Lutra lutra
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cerceta de la Campbell | Nutria |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Aves (Birds) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order | Anseriformes (Anseriformes) | Carnivora (carnívoros) |
| Family | Anatidae | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) |
| Genus | Anas | Lutra (Otters) |
| Species | Anas nesiotis | Lutra lutra |
Evolutionary Relationship
Cerceta de la Campbell and Nutria share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)
Conservation Status
Cerceta de la Campbell
VU — VulnerableNutria
VU — VulnerableTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cerceta de la Campbell | Nutria |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Carnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 10 years |
| Average Length | — | 1.0 m |
| Average Weight | — | 10.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cerceta de la Campbell
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Nutria
Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Cerceta de la Campbell
The Campbell Islands Teal (Anas nesiotis) is a species in the genus Anas. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Nutria
Mustelido semiacuático de cuerpo esbelto que habita a lo largo de ríos limpios, arroyos y costas de Europa y Asia. La nutria europea (Lutra lutra) puede alcanzar 1,3 metros de longitud y es una cazadora de peces altamente habilidosa, utilizando bigotes sensibles para detectar los movimientos de sus presas. Al requerir aguas no contaminadas con abundancia de peces, es una especie indicadora de la salud de los ecosistemas de agua dulce. Casi extinta en Europa Occidental por la caza y la contaminación, las poblaciones se han recuperado significativamente tras las mejoras en la calidad del agua.
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