Lesser White-fronted Goose (hybrid) Anser erythropus hybrid

Description

The lesser white-fronted goose can interbreed with other species of geese, i.e. greylag goose (Anser anser), barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis) and greater white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons). The crossbreeds are a threat to the original species of lesser white-fronted goose.

Source: FinBIF species descriptions
Description text authors:

Translation Luke 2021, 2023.

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Observations
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Checklist
FinBIF master checklist
Scientific name
Anser erythropus hybrid
Vernacular names
  • kiljuhanhiristeymä (Finnish)
  • fjällgåshybrid (Swedish)
  • Lesser White-fronted Goose (hybrid) (English)
Identifier
http://tun.fi/MX.317167
Taxon rank
hybrid
Occurrence in Finland
Published from Finland
Status in Finland
  • Not established
This species is invasive
EstablishmentSporadic
Regulatory Status
  • Government Decree on Invasive Alien Species of National Concern (1725/2015) ?
  • Government Decree on Managing the Risk Caused by Alien Species (704/2019, VN 912/2023) ?
Expert
  • Jari Valkama
DNA barcode sequences
Informal groups
  • Birds
  • Waterbirds