Oriental Darter

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Anhinga; binomial: Anhinga melanogaster; authority: Pennant, 1769.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change  English name of Anhinga melanogaster from Darter to Oriental Darter with split of A. rufa and A. novaehollandiae.