Kelp Goose - Chloephaga hybrida
( Molina, 1782 )

 

 

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Subspecies: Unknown
Est. World Population: 40000-116000

CITES Status: NOT LISTED
IUCN Status: Least Concern
U.S. ESA Status: NOT LISTED

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Life Span: in Captivity

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Habitat:
The species breeds on coastal freshwater lakes, but otherwise occurs along rocky coastlines and shingle beaches, generally with substantial offshore kelp beds (Kear 2005).

Range:
Occurs in coastal Chile and Argentina, with a separate subspecies occurring on the Falkland Islands.

Conservation:
Conservation Actions Underway
CMS Appendix II.

Conservation Actions Proposed
Conduct research into the primary threats impacting this species, particularly the impacts of predators.

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