Alaotra Grebe
Tachybaptus rufolavatus
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Extinct
Family
Podicipedidae
Order
Podicipediformes
About
Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) is an extinct small grebe formerly endemic to Lake Alaotra, Madagascar. Pale buff-brown, weak-winged, likely flightless or near-flightless. Last confirmed record 1985; declared extinct in 2010.
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Extinct
IUCN Red List
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes (Grebes) |
| Family | Podicipedidae (Grebes) |
| Genus | Tachybaptus |
| Species | Tachybaptus rufolavatus |
Distribution
Alaotra Grebe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alaotra Grebe endangered?
The Alaotra Grebe has a conservation status of Extinct.
What order and family does the Alaotra Grebe belong to?
The Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) belongs to the order Podicipediformes and the family Podicipedidae.
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