Mauritius Sheldgoose

Overview

Mauritius Sheldgoose (Alopochen mauritiana) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Alopochen; binomial: Alopochen mauritiana; authority: (Newton, E & Gadow, 1893).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Indian Ocean.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extinct in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name from Mascarene Sheldgoose to Mauritius Sheldgoose with recognition of Reunion Sheldgoose as a separate species (Cheke & Hume 2008).