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Oriental Darter

Anhinga melanogaster

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
68,4 cm
Khối Lượng
1436,5 g
Họ
Anhingidae
Bộ
Suliformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 68,4 cm 26.9 in
Khối Lượng 1436,5 g 50.67 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 26-30 days.

Số Trứng

2-6

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Suliformes (Boobies & Cormorants)
Họ Anhingidae (Anhingas & Darters)
Genus Anhinga
Loài Anhinga melanogaster

Distribution

Oriental Darter has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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.

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