Accepted Name

Biziura lobata (Shaw, 1796) Source: Australian Faunal Directory

Synonyms

Anas carunculata Vieillot, 1816 Source: Australian Faunal Directory
Anas lobata Shaw, 1796 Source: Australian Faunal Directory
Biziura lobata menziesi Mathews, 1914 Source: Australian Faunal Directory
Biziura lobata westralis Mathews, 1912 Source: Australian Faunal Directory
Biziura novaehollandiae Stephens, 1824 Source: Australian Faunal Directory

Common Names

Musk Duck
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Source: Birds Australia Source: Australian Faunal Directory Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources Source: Department of Sustainability and Environment Source: Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water Source: International Union for Conservation of Nature Source: Port Phillip Marine Life Source: OZ Animals Source: Catalogue of Life: 2010 Annual Checklist
Diver
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Source: Australian Faunal Directory
Diving Duck
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Source: Australian Faunal Directory
Mould Goose
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Source: Australian Faunal Directory
Must Duck
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Source: Australian Faunal Directory
Steamer
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Source: Australian Faunal Directory

Scientific Classification

Occurrence Records

Record maps from other sources

3rd party distribution map
Source: Birds in Backyards

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