Southern Pochard

The southern pochard (Netta erythrophthalma) is a species of duck, and a member of the genus Netta. There are two subspecies, the South American (southern) pochard N. e. erythrophthalma (Wied-Neuwied, 1833) and the African (southern) pochard N. e. brunnea (Eyton, 1838).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Southern Pochard being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Heteronetta atricapilla
• Aythya baeri
• Aythya novaeseelandiae
• Aythya australis
• Aythya nyroca
• Netta peposaca

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Anseriformes

Family

Anatidae

Genus

Netta

Species

Netta erythrophthalma

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