About the Torrent Duck
The torrent duck is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is the only member of the genus Merganetta. It is placed in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae after the "perching duck" assemblage to which it was formerly assigned was dissolved because it turned out to be paraphyletic.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Merganetta armata |
| Species Codes | torduc1, TODU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Torrent Duck belong to?
The Torrent Duck (Merganetta armata) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
How can I identify the Torrent Duck?
The torrent duck is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is the only member of the genus Merganetta. It is placed in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae after the \"perching duck\" assemblage to which it was formerly assigned was dissolved because it turned out to be paraphyletic....
Where can I report a Torrent Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Torrent Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code torduc1, or on iNaturalist.
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