Brazilian Merganser

Mergus octosetaceus

The Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus) is a species of bird (Aves) in the family Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl) and order Anseriformes (Ducks).

Classification

Domain: Eukarya
- Kingdom: Animalia
  - Phylum: Chordata
    - Class: Aves
      - Order: Anseriformes
        Family: Anatidae
        Genus: Mergus
        Species: Mergus octosetaceus