About the Alaotra Grebe
The Alaotra grebe, also known as Delacour's little grebe or rusty grebe, is a recently extinct grebe that was endemic to Lake Alaotra and its surrounding lakes in Madagascar. Experts say that the grebe became extinct after carnivorous fish were introduced into its native habitat. The last sighting of the Alaotra grebe was in 1983 or 1985 and it was officially declared extinct in 2010.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Podicipediformes |
| Family | Grebes (Podicipedidae) |
| Species | Tachybaptus rufolavatus |
| Species Codes | alagre1, ALGR |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Alaotra Grebe belong to?
The Alaotra Grebe (Tachybaptus rufolavatus) belongs to the Grebes family (Podicipedidae), in the order Podicipediformes.
How can I identify the Alaotra Grebe?
The Alaotra grebe, also known as Delacour's little grebe or rusty grebe, is a recently extinct grebe that was endemic to Lake Alaotra and its surrounding lakes in Madagascar. Experts say that the grebe became extinct after carnivorous fish were introduced into its native habitat. The last sighting o...
Where can I report a Alaotra Grebe sighting?
You can log sightings of Alaotra Grebe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code alagre1, or on iNaturalist.
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