description Réunion Sheldgoose Overview
The Réunion sheldgoose, Alopochen kervazoi, was an extinct waterfowl species endemic to the Indian Ocean island of Réunion. It is known from subfossil bones and from a 1674 written account by the traveler Sieur Dubois, rather than from modern zoological observations. The species is studied as part of Réunion's lost island fauna and the history of change in Mascarene ecosystems.
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What was the Réunion sheldgoose?
The Réunion sheldgoose, Alopochen kervazoi, was an extinct waterfowl species endemic to Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It is known from subfossil bones and historical testimony rather than modern sightings.
When was the Réunion sheldgoose last recorded?
The species is associated with a written account from 1674 by the traveler Sieur Dubois. That account is historical evidence, not a modern zoological observation.
Why did the Réunion sheldgoose become extinct?
The exact causes are not known with complete certainty. Human settlement, hunting, introduced animals, and habitat change are commonly considered possible pressures on Réunion's native fauna.
Was the Réunion sheldgoose related to modern geese?
It was a member of the sheldgoose group within the duck family Anatidae. Its scientific name, Alopochen kervazoi, places it among waterfowl rather than true geese alone.
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