Order
Anseriformes
Family
Anatidae
Genus
Nettapus
Species
auritus
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Botswana, Captive Photographed
Number of Sub-Species
0
Migratory or Resident
Nomadic
Preferred Habitat
Slow flowing or stagnant water with aquatic cover.
Distribution and Range
Sub Sahara Africa and Madagascar
Food
Feeds on the seeds of water lillies and other floating seeds and small invertebrates.