About the Andaman Teal
The Andaman teal is a species of duck endemic to the Andaman archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. The species was formerly considered as a subspecies of the Sunda teal.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Anas albogularis |
| Species Codes | andtea1, ANTE |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andaman Teal belong to?
The Andaman Teal (Anas albogularis) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Andaman Teal?
The Andaman Teal is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Andaman Teal?
The Andaman teal is a species of duck endemic to the Andaman archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. The species was formerly considered as a subspecies of the Sunda teal....
Where can I report a Andaman Teal sighting?
You can log sightings of Andaman Teal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andtea1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl 174 species
More Birds in Order Anseriformes
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Quick Stats
Anseriformes
Order
174
Species in Family
84
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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