Autumn Snowflake vs Ring-necked Duck
Acis autumnalis compared with Aythya collaris
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Autumn Snowflake | Ring-necked Duck |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (พืช) | Animalia (สัตว์) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Aves (นก) |
| Order | Asparagales (อันดับหน่อไม้ฝรั่ง) | Anseriformes (อันดับห่าน) |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Anatidae |
| Genus | Acis | Aythya |
| Species | Acis autumnalis | Aythya collaris |
Conservation Status
Autumn Snowflake
LC — Least ConcernRing-necked Duck
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Autumn Snowflake | Ring-necked Duck |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Autumn Snowflake
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Found in Norway.
Ring-necked Duck
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).
Autumn Snowflake
The Autumn Snowflake (Acis autumnalis) is a species in the genus Acis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Ring-necked Duck
Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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