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Alaotra Grebe
Tachybaptus rufolavatus
Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) — Grebes, Loons & Flamingos of Africa.
The Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) is a member of the Podicipedidae family found in Africa. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Podicipediformes
- Family Podicipedidae Grebes
- Genus Tachybaptus
- Species rufolavatus
Quick facts
- Family
- Podicipedidae
- Order
- Podicipediformes
Biology & behaviour
The Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) is a species of bird in the Podicipedidae family, part of the order Podicipediformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Lac Alaotra (ec Madagascar).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Alaotra Grebe live?
The Alaotra Grebe is found across Africa with a range covering AF Lac Alaotra (ec Madagascar).
What family does the Alaotra Grebe belong to?
The Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) belongs to the Podicipedidae family, in the order Podicipediformes.
Is the Alaotra Grebe endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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