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Oriental Darter

Anhinga melanogaster

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Germany and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇪 Germany

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Suliformes (أطيشيات)
Family
Anhingidae
Genus
Anhinga
Species
Anhinga melanogaster (Oriental Darter)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アジアヘビウ
Chinese 黑腹蛇鵜
Spanish Anhinga asiática
French Anhinga roux
German Orient-Schlangenhalsvogel
Portuguese biguatinga-de-pescoço-vermelho / mergulhão-serpente
Russian Чернобрюхая змеешейка
Thai นกอ้ายงั่ว

Similar Species in Anhinga

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African Darter
Anhinga rufa
Least Concern
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Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
Least Concern
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Australasian Darter
Anhinga novaehollandiae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oriental Darter?
The scientific name of Oriental Darter is Anhinga melanogaster. It belongs to the genus Anhinga.
What is the conservation status of Oriental Darter?
Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Oriental Darter live?
Oriental Darter is found in Distributed across Germany and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Germany, Norway.
What family does Oriental Darter belong to?
Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) belongs to the genus Anhinga, which is part of the taxonomic family Anhingidae.
What kingdom does Oriental Darter belong to?
Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Oriental Darter?
The closest relatives of Oriental Darter in the genus Anhinga include African Darter, Anhinga, Australasian Darter.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Anhinga — 4 Species

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African Darter
Anhinga rufa
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Anhinga
Anhinga anhinga
LC
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Oriental Darter
Anhinga melanogaster
NT
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Australasian Darter
Anhinga novaehollandiae
LC
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