Magpie goose

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