Year Last Seen:

1698

Comments:

This species was endemic to Mauritius, but is now Extinct. It was last recorded in 1693, when it was said to be rare, and could not be found in 1698. Hunting is thought to have caused its extinction.

Habitat:

In 1681, it was noted to …

Year Last Seen:

1696

Comments:

This species was found on Mauritius, but is now Extinct having not been recorded since 1696. Hunting is likely to have caused its extinction.

Habitat:

Reports indicate that it was found "on lakes and ponds in the woods".

Causes:

The species was presumably hunted to …

Year Last Seen:

1693

Comments:

This species was found in the Mascarene Islands, but it has not been recorded since 1693 and is now Extinct. Hunting was the major cause of its decline.

Habitat:

Nothing is known, but it is likely to have been typical of the genus.

Causes:

They …