Mergellus albellus Linnaeus 1758 (smew)
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Aves - Anseriformes - Anatidae
Alternative combination: Mergus albellus
Full reference: C. Linnaeus. 1758. Systema Naturae per Regna Tria Naturae, Secundum Classes, Ordines, Genera, Species, cum Characteribus, Differentiis, Synonymis, Locis. Editio Decima 1:1-824
Belongs to Mergellus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also Linnaeus 1758
Sister taxon: Mergellus mochanovi
Ecology: volant herbivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Egypt (3 collections), the United Kingdom (2)
Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence
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