6,859 observations
Mallard × Muscovy Duck
Anas platyrhynchos × Cairina moschata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›
About
The mulard (or moulard) is a hybrid between the different genera of domestic duck: the domestic muscovy (Cairina moschata domestica) and the domestic mallard (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus). American Pekin are most commonly used to breed mulards due to the breed's high meat production. Like many interspecific F1 hybrids, mulards are sterile, giving them the nickname mule ducks. While it is possible to produce mulards naturally, artificial insemination is used more often with greater success....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mallard × Muscovy Duck is Anas platyrhynchos × Cairina moschata.
- Mallard × Muscovy Duck belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mallard × Muscovy Duck belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mallard × Muscovy Duck belongs to the class Aves.
- Mallard × Muscovy Duck belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Mallard × Muscovy Duck belongs to the family Anatidae.