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Galloanserimorphae

Reptilia

Taxonomy
Galloanserimorphae is a superorder. It is extant.

It was assigned to Galloanserae by Livezey and Zusi (2007).

Subtaxa
Anseriformes, Anserimorphae, Diatrymiformes, Dromornithiformes
Sister taxa
Anserimorphae

Synonyms
Synonymy list
YearName and author
2007Galloanserimorphae Livezey and Zusi p. 89

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RankNameAuthor
kingdomAnimalia()
—Bilateria
—EubilateriaAx 1987
—Deuterostomia
phylumChordataHaeckel 1874
subphylumVertebrata
superclassGnathostomata
—Osteichthyes()
subclassSarcopterygii()
subclassDipnotetrapodomorpha(Nelson 2006)
subclassTetrapodomorpha()
—Tetrapoda
—Reptiliomorpha
—Anthracosauria
subclassAmphibiosauriaKuhn 1967
—Cotylosauria()
—Amniota
—Sauropsida
classReptilia
subclassEureptilia()
—Romeriida
—Diapsida()
—Archosauromorpha(Huene 1946)
RankNameAuthor
—Crocopoda
—ArchosauriformesGauthier 1986
—Eucrocopoda
—Archosauria()
informalAvemetatarsalia
—Ornithodira
—Dinosauromorpha
—Dinosauriformes
—Dinosauria()
—Theropoda()
—Neotheropoda
—AverostraPaul 2002
—Tetanurae
—Coelurosauria()
—Maniraptora
—Paraves
classAves
subclassNeornithesGadow 1893
—Neognathae(Pycraft 1900)
—PangalloanseraeGauthier and de Queiroz 2001
—GalloanseraeSibley and Ahlquist 1990
superorderGalloanserimorphae
superorderGalloanserimorphae

If no rank is listed, the taxon is considered an unranked clade in modern classifications. Ranks may be repeated or presented in the wrong order because authors working on different parts of the classification may disagree about how to rank taxa.

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Or. Anseriformes Wagler 1831 [waterfowl]
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Fm. †Anachronornithidae Houde et al. 2023
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G. †Anachronornis Houde et al. 2023
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†Anachronornis anhimops Houde et al. 2023
G. †Anatalavis Olson and Parris 1987
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†Anatalavis rex Shufeldt 1915
Fm. Anatidae Vigors 1825
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G. †Aldabranas Harrison and Walker 1978
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†Aldabranas cabri Harrison and Walker 1978
G. †Allgoviachen Mayr et al. 2023
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†Allgoviachen tortonica Mayr et al. 2023
G. †Aminornis Ameghino 1899
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†Aminornis excavatus Ameghino 1899
Subfm. Anatinae Vigors 1825 [duck]
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G. Aix Boie 1828
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Aix galericulata Linnaeus 1758 [mandarin duck]
†Aix praeclara Zelenkov and Kurochkin 2012
Aix sponsa Linnaeus 1758 [wood duck]
Tr. Anatini Vigors 1825 [dabbling duck]
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G. Amazonetta Boetticher 1929 [Brazilian teal]
G. †Anabernicula Ross 1935
G. Anas Linnaeus 1758
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Invalid names: Dafila Someguy [synonym], Pachyanas Oliver 1955 [synonym]
G. †Matanas Worthy et al. 2007
G. †Mioquerquedula Zelenkov and Kurochkin 2012
G. Tachyeres Owen 1875 [steamerduck]
G. †Awengkere Worthy and Yates 2018
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†Awengkere magnanatis Worthy and Yates 2018
Tr. Aythyini [pochard]
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G. Aythya Boie 1822
G. Pteronetta Salvadori 1895 [Hartlaub's duck]
G. †Bambolinetta Mayr and Pavia 2014
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†Bambolinetta lignitifila Portis 1884
G. Chaulelasmus Bonaparte 1838
G. Chenonetta Brandt 1836
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†Chenonetta finschi Van Beneden 1875 [Finsch's duck]
Chenonetta jubata Latham 1801 [Maned duck]
G. †Helonetta Emslie 1992
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†Helonetta brodkorbi Emslie 1992
Tr. Mergini Bonaparte 1838 [seaduck]
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G. Bucephala Baird 1858
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Invalid names: Charitonetta Stejneger 1885 [synonym], Glaucionetta Someguy [synonym]
G. Clangula Leach 1819
G. Lophodytes Reichenbach 1853
G. Melanitta Boie 1822 [scoter]
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Invalid names: Oidemia Fleming 1822 [synonym]
G. Mergus Linnaeus 1758 [merganser]
G. †Ocyplonessa Brodkorb 1961 [merganser]
G. †Shiriyanetta Watanabe and Matsuoka 2015
G. Somateria Leach 1819 [eider]
G. Nettion Kaup 1829
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†Nettion bunkeri Wetmore 1944
†Nettion eppelsheimense Lambrecht 1933
†Nettion greeni Brodkorb 1964
†Nettion ogallalae Brodkorb 1962
†Nettion velox Milne-Edwards 1867
G. †Presbychen Wetmore 1930
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†Presbychen abavus Wetmore 1930
G. Querquedula Stephens 1826
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†Querquedula floridiana Shufeldt 1917
†Querquedula integra Miller 1944
†Querquedula pullulans Brodkorb 1961
Invalid names: Archeoquerquedula Spillman 1942 [synonym]
G. Sarkidiornis Eyton 1838
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Sarkidiornis melanotos Pennant 1769 [comb duck]
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G. †Alopochen Stejneger
G. †Australotadorna Worthy 2009
G. Cyanochen Bonaparte 1856
G. †Wasonaka Howard 1966
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†Wasonaka yepomerae Howard 1966
Invalid names: Cairinini del Hoyo et al. 2014 [empty], Hymenolaimini del Hoyo et al. 2014 [empty], Tadorini [empty]
G. †Ankonetta Cenizo and Agnolín 2010
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†Ankonetta larriestrai Cenizo and Agnolín 2010
Subfm. Anserinae Vigors 1825 [goose]
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Tr. Anserini Vigors 1825
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G. Anser Linnaeus 1758
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Invalid names: Chen Boie 1822 [synonym]
G. Branta Scopoli 1769
G. †Cygnavus Lambrecht 1931
G. †Anserobranta Kurochkin and Ganea 1972
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†Anserobranta tarabukini Kurochkin and Ganea 1972
Tr. Cereopseini del Hoyo et al. 2014
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G. Cereopsis Latham 1801 [Cape barren goose]
G. †Coscoroba Reichenbach 1853
G. †Chenornis Portis 1884
Subfm. Cygninae [swan]
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G. †Afrocygnus Louchart 2005
G. †Annakacygna Matsuoka and Hasegawa 2022
G. †Cygnanser Kretzoi 1957
G. Cygnus Garsault 1764
G. †Cygnopterus Lambrecht 1931
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†Cygnopterus affinis Van Beneden 1883
†Cygnopterus alphonsi Cheneval 1984
G. †Eremochen Brodkorb 1961
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†Eremochen russelli Brodkorb 1961
Tr. Stictonettini del Hoyo et al. 2014
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G. Stictonetta Reichenbach 1853
Invalid names: Malacorhynchini del Hoyo et al. 2014 [empty]
G. †Archaeocycnus De Vis 1905
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†Archaeocycnus lacustris De Vis 1905
G. Biziura Stephens 1824
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†Biziura delautouri Forbes 1891 [New Zealand musk duck]
Biziura lobata Shaw 1796 [Musk duck]
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Invalid names: Biziura exhumata De Vis 1901 [synonym], Dendrocygna validipinnis DeVis 1888 [synonym]
G. Cairina Fleming 1822
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Cairina moschata Linnaeus 1758 [muscovy duck]
G. Callonetta Delacour 1936
G. †Cayaoa Tonni 1979
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†Cayaoa bruneti Tonni 1979
G. †Centrornis Andrews 1897
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†Centrornis majori Andrews 1897 [Malagasy sheldgoose]
G. †Chelychelynechen Olson and James 1991
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†Chelychelynechen quassus Olson and James 1991
G. †Chendytes Miller 1925
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†Chendytes lawi Miller 1925 [Law's diving-goose]
†Chendytes milleri Howard 1955
G. †Chenoanas Zelenkov 2012
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†Chenoanas asiatica Zelenkov et al. 2018
†Chenoanas deserta Zelenkov 2012
†Chenoanas sansaniensis Milne-Edwards 1867
G. Chenopis Bonaparte 1841
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†Chenopis nanus De Vis 1905
G. Chloephaga Eyton 1838
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Chloephaga hybrida Molina 1782 [kelp goose]
Chloephaga picta Gmelin 1789 [upland goose]
Chloephaga poliocephala Sclater 1857 [Ashy-headed goose]
†Chloephaga robusta Tambussi 1998
Chloephaga rubidiceps Sclater 1861 [ruddy-headed goose]
G. †Cnemiornis Latham 1789
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†Cnemiornis calcitrans Owen 1865 [South Island goose]
†Cnemiornis gracillis Forbes 1891
†Cnemiornis minor Forbes 1891
Subfm. Dendrocygninae Reichenbach 1850 [whistling duck]
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G. Dendrocygna Swinson 1837
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Dendrocygna arborea Linnaeus 1758 [West Indian whistling duck]
Dendrocygna arcuata Horsfield 1824 [Wandering whistling-duck]
Dendrocygna autumnalis Linnaeus 1758 [Black-bellied whistling duck]
Dendrocygna bicolor Vieillot 1816 [Fulvous whistling-duck]
†Dendrocygna eversa Wetmore 1924
Dendrocygna eytoni Eyton 1838 [Plumed whistling-duck]
Dendrocygna guttata Schlegel 1866 [Spotted whistling-duck]
Dendrocygna javanica Horsfield 1821 [Lesser whistling-duck]
Dendrocygna viduata Linnaeus 1766 [White-faced whistling-duck]
G. †Eoneornis
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†Eoneornis australis Ameghino 1894
Subfm. †Eonessinae Wetmore 1938
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G. †Eonessa Wetmore 1938
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†Eonessa anaticula Wetmore 1938
Subfm. †Erismaturinae
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G. Erismatura Bonaparte 1832
G. †Pinpanetta Worthy 2009
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†Pinpanetta fromensis Worthy 2009
†Pinpanetta tedfordi Worthy 2009
†Pinpanetta vickersrichae Worthy 2009
G. †Tirarinetta Worthy 2008
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†Tirarinetta kanunka Worthy 2008
G. †Euryanas Oliver 1930
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†Eutelornis patagonicus Ameghino 1894
Subfm. †Fuligulinae Lydekker
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G. †Fuligula Stephens 1824
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†Fuligula arctina Portis 1887
G. Marila Oken 1817
G. Polysticta Eyton 1836
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Polysticta stelleri Pallas 1769
G. †Geochen Wetmore 1943
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†Geochen rhuax Wetmore 1943
G. Histrionicus Lesson 1828
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Histrionicus histrionicus Linnaeus 1758 [harlequin duck]
G. Hymenolaimus Gray 1843
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Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos Gmelin 1789 [blue duck]
G. †Lavanttalornis Bochenski et al. 2023
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†Lavanttalornis hassleri Bochenski et al. 2023
G. Lophonetta Riley 1914
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Lophonetta specularioides King 1828 [crested duck]
G. †Loxornis
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†Loxornis clivus Ameghino 1894
G. Malacorhynchus Swainson 1831
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Malacorhynchus membranaceus Latham 1801 [Pink-eared duck]
†Malacorhynchus scarletti Olson 1977 [Scarlett's duck]
G. Mareca Stephens 1824
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Mareca americana Gmelin 1789 [American wigeon]
Mareca penelope Linnaeus 1758 [Eurasian wigeon]
Mareca sibilatrix Poeppig 1829 [Chiloe wigeon]
Mareca strepera Linnaeus 1758 [gadwall]
G. Marmaronetta Reichenbach 1853
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Marmaronetta angustirostris Ménétriés 1832 [marbled teal]
G. Mergellus Selby 1840
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Mergellus albellus Linnaeus 1758 [smew]
†Mergellus mochanovi Zelenkov and Kurochkin 2014
G. Netta Kaup 1829
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Netta erythrophthalma zu Wied 1833 [southern pochard]
Netta peposaca Vieillot 1816 [Rosy-billed pochard]
Netta rufina Pallas 1773 [red-crested pochard]
G. Nettapus Brandt 1836
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†Nettapus anatoides Depéret 1890
Nettapus auritus Boddaert 1783 [African pygmy-goose]
Nettapus coromandelianus Gmelin 1789 [Cotton pygmy-goose]
Nettapus pulchellus Gould 1842 [Green pygmy-goose]
G. †Nogusunna Zelenkov 2011
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†Nogusunna conflictoides Zelenkov 2011
G. Nomonyx Ridgway 1880
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Nomonyx dominicus Linnaeus 1766 [masked duck]
Subfm. Nyrocinae
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G. Nyroca Flemming 1822
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Subg. Nyroca (Aristonetta) Baird 1858
Subg. Nyroca (Fulix) Sundeval 1835
Subg. Nyroca (Nyroca) Flemming 1822
G. Olar
G. Oressochen Bannister 1870
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†Oressochen debilis Ameghino 1891
Oressochen melanopterus Eyton 1838 [Andean goose]
Invalid names: Neochen Oberholser 1918 [replaced]
G. Oxyura Bonaparte 1828
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Oxyura australis Gould 1836 [Blue-billed duck]
†Oxyura bessomi Howard 1963
Oxyura ferruginea Eyton 1838 [Andean duck]
†Oxyura hulberti Emslie 1992
Oxyura jamaicensis Gmelin 1789 [Ruddy duck]
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Invalid names: Anas rubidus Wilson 1814 [synonym]
Oxyura leucocephala Scopoli 1769 [White-headed duck]
Oxyura maccoa Eyton 1838 [Maccoa duck]
Oxyura vittata Philippi 1860 [Lake duck]
†Oxyura zapatanima Alvarez 1977
Subfm. Oxyurinae [stiff-tailed duck]
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G. †Dendrochen Miller 1944
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†Dendrochen oligocaena Tugarinov 1940
†Dendrochen robusta Miller 1944 [duck]
G. †Dunstanetta Worthy et al. 2007
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†Dunstanetta johnstoneorum Worthy et al. 2007
G. †Manuherikia Worthy et al. 2007
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†Manuherikia douglasi Worthy et al. 2008
†Manuherikia lacustrina Worthy et al. 2007
†Manuherikia minuta Worthy et al. 2007
G. †Mionetta Livezey and Martin 1988
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†Mionetta blanchardi Milne-Edwards 1863
†Mionetta consobrina Milne-Edwards 1867
†Mionetta natator Milne-Edwards 1867
G. †Paracygnopterus Harrison and Walker 1979
Subfm. †Plectropterinae Gray 1871
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G. †Chenalopex Stephens 1824
G. Plectropterus Stephens 1824
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Plectropterus gambensis Linnaeus 1766 [spur-winged goose]
G. †Pleistoanser Agnolín 2006
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†Pleistoanser bravardi Agnolín 2006
G. †Protomelanitta Zelenkov 2011
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†Protomelanitta bakeri Stidham and Zelenkov 2016
†Protomelanitta gracilis Zelenkov 2011
G. †Ptaiochen Olson and James 1991
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†Ptaiochen pau Olson and James 1991
G. †Sharganetta Zelenkov 2011
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†Sharganetta mongolica Zelenkov 2011
G. Sibirionetta von Boetticher 1929
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Sibirionetta formosa Georgi 1775 [Siberian teal]
G. †Sinanas Yeh 1980
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†Sinanas diatomas Yeh 1980
G. Spatula Boie 1822
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Spatula clypeata Linnaeus 1758 [northern shoveler]
Spatula cyanoptera Viellot 1816 [cinnamon teal]
Spatula discors Linnaeus 1766 [blue-winged teal]
Spatula platalea Vieillot 1816 [red shoveler]
Spatula querquedula Linnaeus 1758 [garganey]
Spatula rhynchotis Latham 1801 [Australian shoveler]
Subfm. Tadorninae Reichenbach 1849
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G. †Brantadorna Howard 1963
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†Brantadorna downsi Howard 1963
G. †Miotadorna Worthy et al. 2007
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†Miotadorna sanctibathansi Worthy et al. 2007
G. †Nannonetta Campbell 1979
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†Nannonetta invisitata Campbell 1979 [crested duck]
G. Tadorna Boie 1822 [shelduck]
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Tadorna cana Gmelin 1789 [South African shelduck]
Tadorna cristata Kuroda 1917 [Crested shelduck]
Tadorna ferruginea Pallas 1764 [Ruddy shelduck]
†Tadorna radjah Lesson 1828
Tadorna tadorna Linnaeus 1758 [Common shelduck]
Tadorna tadornoides Jardine and Selby 1828 [Australian shelduck]
Tadorna variegata Gmelin 1789 [Paradise shelduck]
Invalid names: Casarca Bonaparte 1838 [synonym], Todarna Reichenbach 1852 [synonym], Todarna wagneri Milkovsky 1995 [nomen dubium]
G. †Teleornis Ameghino 1899
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†Teleornis impressus Ameghino 1899
G. Thalassornis Eyton 1838
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Thalassornis leuconotus Eyson 1838 [White-backed duck]
G. †Thambetochen Olson and Wetmore 1976
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†Thambetochen chauliodous Olson and Wetmore 1976
†Thambetochen xanion Olson and James 1991
Invalid names: Cereopsinae [empty], Dendrocheninae Livezey and Martin 1988 [empty], Merganettinae Bonaparte 1853 [empty], Romainvillinae Lambrecht 1933 [empty], Stictonettinae Boetticher 1950 [empty], Thalassorninae Livezey 1986 [empty]
Subor. Anhimae Wetmore and Miller 1926
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Fm. Anhimidae Stejneger 1885
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G. Anhima Brisson 1760 [horned screamer]
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Anhima cornuta Linnaeus 1766 [Horned screamer]
G. Chauna Illiger 1811 [crested screamer]
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Chauna chavaria Linnaeus 1766 [Northern screamer]
Chauna torquata Oken 1816 [Southern screamer]
G. †Chaunoides Alvarenga 1999
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†Chaunoides antiquus Alvarenga 1999
Fm. Anseranatidae Sclater 1880
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G. Anseranas Lesson 1828 [magpie goose]
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Anseranas semipalmata Latham 1798 [magpie goose]
G. †Anserpica Mourer-Chauviré et al. 2004
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†Anserpica kiliani Mourer-Chauviré et al. 2004
G. †Eoanseranas Worthy and Scanlon 2009
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†Eoanseranas handae Worthy and Scanlon 2009
Invalid names: Anatalavinae Olson 1999 [empty]
Subor. Anseres Linnaeus 1758
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Fm. †Paranyrocidae Miller and Compton 1939
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G. †Paranyroca Miller and Compton 1939
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†Paranyroca magna Miller and Compton 1939
G. †Ptenornis Seeley 1866
Invalid names: Anatoidea Leach 1820 [empty], Anseranatoidea Sclater 1880 [empty], Presbyornithoidea Wetmore 1926 [empty]
G. †Brontornis Moreno and Mercerat 1891
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†Brontornis burmeisteri Moreno and Mercerat 1891
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Invalid names: Brontornis platyonyx Ameghino 1894 [synonym], Liornis floweri Ameghino 1894 [synonym], Rostrornis floweri Moreno and Mercerat 1891 [synonym]
Invalid names: Rostrornis Moreno and Mercerat 1891 [synonym]
G. †Conflicto Tambussi et al. 2019
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†Conflicto antarcticus Tambussi et al. 2019
G. †Danielsavis Houde et al. 2023
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†Danielsavis nazensis Houde et al. 2023
G. †Heterochen Short 1970
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†Heterochen pratensis Short 1970
†Heterochen vicinus Kurochkin 1976
G. †Naranbulagornis Zelenkov 2019
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†Naranbulagornis khun Zelenkov 2019
G. †Nettapterornis Mlíkovský 2002
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†Nettapterornis oxfordi Olson 1999
G. †Palaeopapia Harrison and Walker 1979
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†Palaeopapia eous Harrison and Walker 1976
Invalid names: Howardia Harrison and Walker 1976 [replaced]
G. †Petropluvialis Harrison and Walker 1976
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†Petropluvialis simplex Harrison and Walker 1976
Fm. †Presbyornithidae Wetmore 1926
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G. †Bumbalavis Zelenkov 2021
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†Bumbalavis anatoides Zelenkov 2021
G. †Headonornis Harrison and Walker 1976
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G. †Murgonornis Worthy et al. 2023
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†Murgonornis archeri Worthy et al. 2023
G. †Presbyornis Wetmore 1926
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†Presbyornis isoni Olson 1994
†Presbyornis mongoliensis Kurochkin and Dyke 2010
†Presbyornis pervetus Wetmore 1926
Invalid names: Coltonia Hardy 1959 [synonym]
G. †Telmabates Howard 1955
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†Telmabates antiquus Howard 1955
†Telmabates howardae Cracraft 1970
G. †Teviornis Kurochkin et al. 2002
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†Teviornis gobiensis Kurochkin et al. 2002
G. †Wilaru Boles et al. 2013
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†Wilaru prideauxi De Pietri et al. 2016
†Wilaru tedfordi Boles et al. 2013
G. †Zhylgaia Nessov 1988
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†Zhylgaia aestiflua Nessov 1988
G. †Romainvillia Lebedinsky 1927
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†Romainvillia stehlini Lebedinsky 1927
Unr. †Vegaviidae Agnolín et al. 2017
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G. †Australornis Mayr and Scofield 2014
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†Australornis lovei Mayr and Scofield 2014
G. †Maaqwi McLachlan et al. 2017
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†Maaqwi cascadensis McLachlan et al. 2017
G. †Neogaeornis Lambrecht 1929
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†Neogaeornis wetzeli Lambrecht 1929
G. †Polarornis Chatterjee 2002
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†Polarornis gregorii Chatterjee 2002
G. †Vegavis Clarke et al. 2005
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†Vegavis iaai Clarke et al. 2005
Invalid names: Telmabatidae Howard 1955 [empty]
Or. †Diatrymiformes Matthew and Granger 1917
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Fm. †Diatrymidae Shufeldt 1913
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G. †Barornis Marsh 1894
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†Barornis regens Marsh 1894
G. †Diatryma Cope 1876
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†Diatryma ajax Shufeldt 1913
†Diatryma gigantea Cope 1876
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Invalid names: Diatryma steini Matthew and Granger 1917 [synonym], Omorhamphus storchii Sinclair 1928 [synonym]
†Diatryma sarasini Schaub 1929
Invalid names: Omorhamphus Sinclair 1928 [synonym]
G. †Macrornis Seeley 1866
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†Macrornis tanaupus Seeley 1866
Or. †Dromornithiformes Fürbringer 1888
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Fm. †Dromornithidae Fürbringer 1888
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G. †Barawertornis Rich 1979
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G. †Bullockornis Rich 1979
G. †Dromornis Owen 1872
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†Dromornis australis Owen 1872
†Dromornis murrayi Worthy et al. 2016
†Dromornis planei Rich 1979
†Dromornis stirtoni Rich 1979
G. †Genyornis Stirling and Zietz 1896
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†Genyornis newtoni Stirling and Zietz 1896
G. †Ilbandornis Rich 1979
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†Ilbandornis lawsoni Rich 1979
Invalid names: Dromaius australis Woods 1866 [nomen nudum]
Invalid names: Anserimorphae [invalid subgroup]
Diagnosis
No diagnoses are available
Measurements
No measurements are available
Composition: hydroxyapatiteo
Entire body: yeso
Adult length: 10 to < 100o
Adult width: 1.0 to < 10o
Adult height: 1.0 to < 10o
Architecture: compact or denseo
Ontogeny: accretion, modification of partso
Grouping: solitaryo
Environment: terrestrialo
Locomotion: actively mobileo
Life habit: volantuc
Diet: herbivoreuc
Reproduction: oviparouso
Dispersal: direct/internalo
Dispersal 2: mobileo
Created: 2009-01-03 20:08:01
Modified: 2009-01-03 22:08:01
Source: o = order, uc = unranked clade
References: Livezey 1997, Marsh 1875

Age range

Maximum range based only on fossils: base of the Maastrichtian to the top of the Holocene or 72.10000 to 0.00000 Ma
Minimum age of oldest fossil (stem group age): 70.6 Ma

Collections (671 total)

Oldest occurrences

Time interval Ma Country or state Original ID and collection number
Late/Upper Campanian83.5 - 70.6Mongolia (Omnogov) Presbyornithidae indet. (65344)
Late/Upper Campanian83.5 - 70.6Canada (British Colombia) Maaqwi cascadensis (191629)
Maastrichtian72.1 - 66.0Antarctica Polarornis gregorii (131860)
Maastrichtian72.1 - 66.0Mongolia Teviornis gobiensis (84444)
Maastrichtian - Paleocene72.1 - 56.0New Zealand (Canterbury) Aves indet. (189281)
Lancian70.6 - 66.0USA (Wyoming) Presbyornithidae indet. sp. 4, Presbyornithidae indet. sp. 3, Presbyornithidae indet. sp. 2 (14519)
Late/Upper Maastrichtian70.6 - 66.0Antarctica Aves indet. (13106) Presbyornithidae indet. (45325) Vegavis iaai, Polarornis gregorii (233507) Vegavis sp. (204405)
Late/Upper Maastrichtian70.6 - 66.0Chile (Concepcíon) Neogaeornis wetzeli (13309)
Late/Upper Maastrichtian70.6 - 66.0USA (New Jersey) Telmatornis rex (87903)
Danian66.0 - 61.6Antarctica (Seymour Island) Conflicto antarcticus (8019)
Tiffanian61.7 - 56.8USA (North Dakota) Presbyornis isoni (15000)
Selandian - Thanetian61.6 - 56.0New Zealand Australornis lovei (68822)
Selandian - Thanetian61.6 - 56.0New Zealand (South Island) Phaethontiformes indet. (175680)
Late/Upper Paleocene58.7 - 55.8USA (Maryland) Presbyornis isoni (84046)
Late/Upper Paleocene58.7 - 55.8Mongolia (Omnogov) Naranbulagornis khun (199895 199896) Presbyornithidae indet., Presbyornis mongoliensis (37008)
Late/Upper Paleocene58.7 - 55.8Kazakhstan (Chimkent) Zhylgaia aestiflua (48888)
Clarkforkian56.2 - 54.9USA (Wyoming) Anseriformes indet., Anachronornis anhimops (231027)
Casamayoran56.0 - 48.0Argentina (Chubut) Telmabates antiquus, Telmabates howardae (39295)
Ypresian56.0 - 47.8Australia (Queensland) Anseriformes indet., Murgonornis archeri (59088)
Ypresian56.0 - 47.8United Kingdom Anatalavis oxfordi (85229)