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Oriental Darter
Anhinga melanogaster
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Least Concern
Wingspan
68.4 cm
Weight
1436.5 g
Family
Anhingidae
Order
Suliformes
About
85–97 cm. Dark brown and black with white streaking; long neck and sharp bill. Resident across South and Southeast Asia to East Africa in freshwater and estuarine habitats. Near Threatened; declining due to wetland loss and hunting. Spears fish underwater; colonial breeder.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 68.4 cm | 26.9 in |
| Weight | 1436.5 g | 50.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants) |
| Family | Anhingidae (Anhingas & Darters) |
| Genus | Anhinga |
| Species | Anhinga melanogaster |
Distribution
Oriental Darter has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Oriental Darter endangered?
The Oriental Darter has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Oriental Darter nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.
How big is the Oriental Darter?
The Oriental Darter has a wingspan of 68.4 cm, weight of 1436.5 g.
What order and family does the Oriental Darter belong to?
The Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) belongs to the order Suliformes and the family Anhingidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Anhingidae family