Scientific Name - Anhinga melanogaster Pennant, 1769


  • Group
  • Sub-group
  • Family
  • Genus
  • Common names
    Ahikava (S) Oriental Darter (E)
  • Habitat
    Aquatic
  • Origin
    Native
  • National conservation status
    LC-Least Concern
  • Legal status
  • Similar species
  • All vernacular names
Anhinga melanogaster Pennant, 1769

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