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Brazilian Teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis)

Brazilian Teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis)

2026-01-30 00:51:36 · · #1

Basic Information

Scientific classification

  • Chinese name: Brazilian duck
  • Scientific name: Amazonetta brasiliensis, Brazilian Teal
  • Classification: Waterfowl
  • Family and genus: Anseriformes, Anatidae, Brassica genus

Vital signs data

  • Body length: No verification information available.
  • Weight: No verification information available.
  • Lifespan: No verification data available.

Significant features

Distribution and Habitat

They are distributed in South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands (also known as the Malvinas Islands).
They inhabit freshwater lakes and ponds with dense vegetation.

Appearance

Details are unknown.

Detailed introduction

The Brazilian Teal, scientifically known as *Amazonetta brasiliensis*, feeds on seeds, fruits, roots, and insects. Specific habits are unknown.

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Listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Birds, 2009 ver 3.1.


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