Lesser White-fronted Goose (hybrid) – Anser erythropus hybrid
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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.
Description text authors:
Translation Luke 2021, 2023.
Observations in Finland
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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
| Establishment | Sporadic |
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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) ?
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