About the Brazilian Merganser
The Brazilian merganser is a South American diving duck in the Mergus genus. It is one of the most threatened waterfowl species in the world, with possibly fewer than 250 birds in the wild and a small number kept in captivity in Brazil and Czechia. It has a long, sharp-edged beak with a great number of tooth-like edges.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Mergus octosetaceus |
| Species Codes | bramer1, BRME |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brazilian Merganser belong to?
The Brazilian Merganser (Mergus octosetaceus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Brazilian Merganser?
The Brazilian Merganser is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Brazilian Merganser?
The Brazilian merganser is a South American diving duck in the Mergus genus. It is one of the most threatened waterfowl species in the world, with possibly fewer than 250 birds in the wild and a small number kept in captivity in Brazil and Czechia. It has a long, sharp-edged beak with a great number...
Where can I report a Brazilian Merganser sighting?
You can log sightings of Brazilian Merganser on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bramer1, or on iNaturalist.
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