Campbell Islands Teal vs Red-breasted Merganser

Anas nesiotis compared with Mergus serrator

Key Differences

  • Campbell Islands Teal is Vulnerable while Red-breasted Merganser is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Campbell Islands Teal Red-breasted Merganser
Kingdom same Animalia (hayvan) Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same Chordata (Kordalılar) Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class same Aves (kuş) Aves (kuş)
Order same Anseriformes (Kazsılar) Anseriformes (Kazsılar)
Family same Anatidae Anatidae
Genus Anas Mergus
Species Anas nesiotis Mergus serrator

Evolutionary Relationship

Campbell Islands Teal and Red-breasted Merganser share a common ancestor at the Family level: Anatidae.

Conservation Status

Campbell Islands Teal

VU — Vulnerable

Red-breasted Merganser

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Campbell Islands Teal Red-breasted Merganser
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Campbell Islands Teal

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Red-breasted Merganser

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

Campbell Islands Teal

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.

Red-breasted Merganser

Red-breasted Merganser (Mergus serrator) 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

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