Andean Teal

Anas andium

Least Concern

Overview

The Andean teal (Anas andium) is a South American species of duck belonging to the diverse genus Anas and the subgenus Nettion. It is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat

Restricted to the Andean highlands of Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador, the species inhabits freshwater wetlands with a preference for palustrine habitat over rivers.

Did you know?

Despite its distinct appearance, mitochondrial DNA sequence data shows it is most similar to the very different-looking green-winged teal, a relationship that is described as mystifying.

Sources

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