Orinoco Goose - Neochen jubatus
Florida's Nonnative Wildlife. Species detail.
First year: 1989
Extirpated year:
Established status: Species are
present but not confirmed to be breeding. Population persists only
with repeated introductions and/or escapes of individuals.
Estimated Florida range: 1 county
Not reported breeding
Statewide trend: Unknown
status
Threats to natives:
Unknown
Species Account: Native to
the Amazon and Orinoco river basins.
Habitats: Lake
| County |
First Year |
Extirpated Year |
Breeding status |
Notes |
| Palm Beach |
1989 |
|
Not reported breeding |
No recent reports. |
References
Robertson, W. B., and G. E. Woolfenden. 1992.
Florida bird species: an annotated list. Florida Ornithological
Society, Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Stevenson, H. M., and B. H. Anderson. 1994. The
birdlife of Florida. University Press of Florida, Gainesville,
Florida, USA.
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