Broad-bordered Acraea vs Scaly-breasted Munia
Acraea anemosa compared with Lonchura punctulata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-bordered Acraea | Scaly-breasted Munia |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (hayvan) | Animalia (hayvan) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar) | Chordata (Kordalılar) |
| Class | Insecta (böcek) | Aves (kuş) |
| Order | Lepidoptera (Pul kanatlılar) | Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar) |
| Family | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) | Estrildidae |
| Genus | Acraea | Lonchura |
| Species | Acraea anemosa | Lonchura punctulata |
Evolutionary Relationship
Broad-bordered Acraea and Scaly-breasted Munia share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (hayvan)
Conservation Status
Broad-bordered Acraea
LC — Least ConcernScaly-breasted Munia
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-bordered Acraea | Scaly-breasted Munia |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-bordered Acraea
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Scaly-breasted Munia
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (6 countries), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).
Broad-bordered Acraea
The Broad-bordered Acraea (Acraea anemosa) is a species in the genus Acraea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Scaly-breasted Munia
One of the most widespread estrildid finches in Asia, scaly-breasted munias are named for the fish-scale-like pattern of brown and white streaks on their breast. They inhabit grasslands, rice fields, and scrub from India east through Southeast Asia to the Philippines and Indonesia, and have established feral populations in many parts of the world including Hawaii, Florida, and Australia. Highly gregarious, they form flocks of hundreds feeding on grass seeds and rice grains.
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