Tétras lyre vs Tétras du Caucase

Lyrurus tetrix compared with Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi

Key Differences

• Tétras lyre is Least Concern while Tétras du Caucase is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Tétras lyre	Tétras du Caucase
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Aves (oiseau)	Aves (oiseau)
Order same	Galliformes (Galliformes)	Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family same	Phasianidae	Phasianidae
Genus same	Lyrurus	Lyrurus
Species	Lyrurus tetrix	Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi

Evolutionary Relationship

Tétras lyre and Tétras du Caucase share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lyrurus.

Conservation Status

Tétras lyre

LC — Least Concern

Tétras du Caucase

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Tétras lyre	Tétras du Caucase
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Tétras lyre

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Tétras du Caucase

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Tétras lyre

The Black Grouse (Lyrurus tetrix) is a species in the genus Lyrurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Tétras du Caucase

The Caucasian Grouse (Lyrurus mlokosiewiczi) is a species in the genus Lyrurus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway