Reunion Sheldgoose

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Reunion Sheldgoose (<em>Alopochen kervazoi</em>) is a species of Ducks, Geese, Swans (<em>Anatidae</em>) in the order Waterfowl (Ducks, Geese and Swans).

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Alopochen; binomial: Alopochen kervazoi; authority: (Cowles, 1994).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Indian Ocean.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Follows Cheke & Hume (2008). Treated as conspecific with A. mauritiana by R. Roe (pers. comm.).

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