Mauritius Shelduck

Alopochen mauritiana

The Mauritius Shelduck (Alopochen mauritiana) also commonly known as Mauritius Sheldgoose, is an extinct 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: Alopochen
        Species: Alopochen mauritiana

Species in the Genus of Alopochen

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Mauritius Shelduck

Alopochen mauritiana

Reunion Shelduck

Alopochen kervazoi

External Links

Mauritius Shelduck – Wikipedia

Mauritius Shelduck – Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Mauritius Shelduck – Audubon.org