Biology:Neochen

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Short description: Genus of birds


Neochen
Orinoco Goose.jpg
Orinoco goose, Neochen jubata
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Anseriformes
Family: Anatidae
Subfamily: Tadorninae
Genus: Neochen
Oberholser, 1918
Type species
Anser jubatus[1]
von Spix, 1825
Species

Neochen is a genus of birds in the family Anatidae.

Extant species

The genus contains a single living species:[2]

Image Scientific name Common Name Distribution
Orinoco Goose.jpg Neochen jubata Orinoco goose South America

Fossil species

References

  1. "Anatidae". The Trust for Avian Systematics. https://www.aviansystematics.org/4th-edition-checklist?viewfamilies=14. 
  2. Gill, Frank; Donsker, David; Rasmussen, Pamela, eds (January 2021). "Screamers, ducks, geese & swans". IOC World Bird List Version 11.1. International Ornithologists' Union. http://www.worldbirdnames.org/bow/waterfowl/. Retrieved 12 June 2021. 

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