aoudad vs zarro-americano
Ammotragus lervia compared with Aythya americana
Key Differences
- aoudad is Vulnerable while zarro-americano is Not Evaluated.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | aoudad | zarro-americano |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Aves (ave) |
| Order | Artiodactyla (Artiodátilos) | Anseriformes (Anseriformes) |
| Family | Bovidae (Bovids) | Anatidae |
| Genus | Ammotragus | Aythya |
| Species | Ammotragus lervia | Aythya americana |
Evolutionary Relationship
aoudad and zarro-americano share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)
Conservation Status
aoudad
VU — Vulnerablezarro-americano
NE — Not EvaluatedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | aoudad | zarro-americano |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
aoudad
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
zarro-americano
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).
aoudad
The Aoudad (Ammotragus lervia) is a species in the genus Ammotragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic.
zarro-americano
O mergulhao-cabecudo (Aythya americana) esta classificado como Nao Avaliado (NE) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Ainda nao foi avaliado segundo os criterios da Lista Vermelha da UICN. Seu estado de conservacao ainda precisa ser determinado.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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