Skip to main content
Extinct

Reunion Sheldgoose

Alopochen kervazoi

Reunion Sheldgoose (Alopochen kervazoi) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Reunion Sheldgoose (Alopochen kervazoi) is a member of the Anatidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Anseriformes
  3. Family Anatidae Ducks, Geese, Swans
  4. Genus Alopochen
  5. Species kervazoi

Where it lives

Réunion (western Mascarenes)

Quick facts

Family
Anatidae
Order
Anseriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Reunion Sheldgoose (Alopochen kervazoi) belongs to the Anatidae family of the order Anseriformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Réunion (w Mascarenes).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Reunion Sheldgoose live?

The Reunion Sheldgoose is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Réunion (w Mascarenes).

What family does the Reunion Sheldgoose belong to?

The Reunion Sheldgoose (Alopochen kervazoi) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.

Is the Reunion Sheldgoose endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.

How to help birds

Explore more birds

More in Anatidae

More in Waterbirds

Back to top