Neochen is a genus of birds in the family Anatidae.
Extant species
The genus contains a single living species:[2]
| Image | Scientific name | Common name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neochen jubata | Orinoco goose | South America |
Fossil species
- †Neochen barbadiana – Late Pleistocene, Barbados
- †Neochen debilis – Middle Pleistocene, Argentina
- †Neochen pugil – Late Pleistocene or Early Holocene, Brazil
References
- ^ “Anatidae”. aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- ^ Gill, Frank; Donsker, David; Rasmussen, Pamela, eds. (January 2021). “Screamers, ducks, geese & swans”. IOC World Bird List Version 11.1. International Ornithologists’ Union. Retrieved 12 June 2021.