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Oriental Darter

Anhinga melanogaster

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Suliformes ›Family: Anhingidae ›Genus: Anhinga

About

The Oriental darter or Indian darter (Anhinga melanogaster) is a water bird of tropical South Asia and Southeast Asia. It has a long and slender neck with a straight, pointed bill and, like the cormorant, it hunts for fish while its body submerged is in water. It spears a fish underwater, bringing it above the surface, tossing and juggling it before swallowing the fish head first. The body remains submerged as it swims, and the slender...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oriental Darter?
The scientific name of Oriental Darter is Anhinga melanogaster.
What is the conservation status of Oriental Darter?
The Oriental Darter has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Oriental Darter belong to?
Oriental Darter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Oriental Darter belong to?
Oriental Darter belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Oriental Darter belong to?
Oriental Darter belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Oriental Darter belong to?
Oriental Darter belongs to the order Suliformes.
What family does Oriental Darter belong to?
Oriental Darter belongs to the family Anhingidae.
What genus does Oriental Darter belong to?
Oriental Darter belongs to the genus Anhinga.