Australasian Darter

Anhingas, Darters 👁 316 views Updated 2026-11-01

Australasian Darter (<em>Anhinga novaehollandiae</em>) is a species of Anhingas, Darters (<em>Anhingidae</em>) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.

Overview

Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) is a species of Anhingas, Darters (Anhingidae) in the order Boobies, Cormorants and Frigatebirds.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anhinga; binomial: Anhinga novaehollandiae; authority: (Gould, 1847).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia. Non-breeding range: to Moluccas.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Anhinga novaehollandiae is split from A. melanogaster (Rasmussen & Anderton 2005; Christidis & Boles 2008; Kennedy et al. 2005; Schodde et al. 2012).

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