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    Magpie goose

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    The prime living example of an ancient fossil with only one species left to its name

    Djambalawa

    Anseranatidae is a waterbird biological family. The only extant species, the Magpie goose is a resident breeder in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.
    This family is classified as Anseriformes because of its distinctive bill structure; however, it is unique from the other families in this taxon.

    This family is a living fossil, having separated before the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction catastrophe 68–67 million years ago, according to the related Vegavis iaai. There is a small amount of fossil evidence.

    Distribution

    Country
    Population est.
    Status
    Year
    Comments
    Australia
    2016
    Breeding
    Indonesia
    2016
    Breeding
    Papua New Guinea
    2016
    Breeding

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    Terrestrial / Aquatic

    Altricial / Precocial

    Polygamous / Monogamous

    Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

    Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

    Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd / Flock

    Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

    Migratory: Yes / No

    Domesticated: Yes / No

    Dangerous: Yes / No

    EXEWCRENVUNTLCDDNE
    Least Concern(IUCN)
    World Population 1,000,000
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    Habitat destruction / Climate change / Freshwater pollution / Marine pollution / Deforestation / Farming / Fishing practices / Poaching & wildlife trade / Invasive species / Parasites & diseases / Noise pollution / Light pollution

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    Scientific name: Anseranas semipalmata

    Physical traits

    Length: 70 – 90 cm (28 – 35 in) Weight: 2 – 3 kg (4.4 – 6.6 pounds) Lifespan: 32 years When species evolved: Cretaceous Species evolved years ago: 68-67 mya Wingspan: 1.5 m (4.92 ft) Incubation: 24 – 35 days Eggs: 5 – 14 eggs
    Habitats: Marsh Swamp Savannah/Grassland
    Regions: Asia Oceania
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