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Extinct

Mascarene Teal

Anas theodori

Mascarene Teal (Anas theodori) — Ducks, Geese & Swans of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Mascarene Teal (Anas theodori) 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 Anas
  5. Species theodori

Where it lives

Réunion and Mauritius (western, central Mascarenes, southwestern Indian Ocean)

Quick facts

Family
Anatidae
Order
Anseriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Mascarene Teal (Anas theodori) is a species of bird in the Anatidae family, part of the order Anseriformes. It occurs naturally across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers IO Réunion and Mauritius (w, c Mascarenes, sw Indian Ocean).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Mascarene Teal live?

The Mascarene Teal is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering IO Réunion and Mauritius (w, c Mascarenes, sw Indian Ocean).

What family does the Mascarene Teal belong to?

The Mascarene Teal (Anas theodori) belongs to the Anatidae family, in the order Anseriformes.

Is the Mascarene Teal endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

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