Mascarene Sheldgoose

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Anseriformes (อันดับห่าน)

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Alopochen

Species

Alopochen mauritiana (Mascarene Sheldgoose)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 模里西斯雁

Spanish Ganso de Mauricio

French Ouette de Maurice

German Mauritius-Gans

Russian Маврикийский гусь

Similar Species in Alopochen

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Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Not Evaluated

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Réunion shelduck

Alopochen kervazoi

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mascarene Sheldgoose?

The scientific name of Mascarene Sheldgoose is Alopochen mauritiana. It belongs to the genus Alopochen.

What is the conservation status of Mascarene Sheldgoose?

Mascarene Sheldgoose (Alopochen mauritiana) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Mascarene Sheldgoose belong to?

Mascarene Sheldgoose (Alopochen mauritiana) belongs to the genus Alopochen, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

What kingdom does Mascarene Sheldgoose belong to?

Mascarene Sheldgoose (Alopochen mauritiana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Mascarene Sheldgoose?

The closest relatives of Mascarene Sheldgoose in the genus Alopochen include Egyptian Goose, Réunion shelduck.