22,805 observationsLeast Concern
Mandarin Duck
Aix galericulata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Anseriformes ›Family: Anatidae ›Genus: Aix
About
The mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a perching duck species found in East Asia. It is medium-sized, at 41–49 cm (16–19 in) long with a 65–75 cm (26–30 in) wingspan. It is closely related to the North American wood duck, the only other member of the genus Aix. Aix is an Ancient Greek word which was used by Aristotle to refer to an unknown diving bird, and galericulata is the Latin for a wig, derived from galerum, a cap or...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mandarin Duck is Aix galericulata.
- Mandarin Duck belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mandarin Duck belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Mandarin Duck belongs to the class Aves.
- Mandarin Duck belongs to the order Anseriformes.
- Mandarin Duck belongs to the family Anatidae.
- Mandarin Duck belongs to the genus Aix.