Anas platyrhynchos domesticus
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Subkingdom: | Eumetazoa |
| Superphylum: | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Subphylum: | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum: | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass: | Tetrapoda |
| Class: | Aves |
| Subclass: | Neornithes |
| Infraclass: | Neognathae |
| Superorder: | Galloanserae |
| Order: | Anseriformes |
| Suborder: | Anseri |
| Superfamily: | Anatoidea |
| Family: | Anatidae |
| Subfamily: | Anatinae |
| Genus: | Anas |
The domesticated ducks are ducks that are raised for meat, eggs and down. Many ducks are also kept for show, as pets, or for their ornamental value. The Anas varieties of domesticated ducks are descended from the Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos).
Common name(s): Domestic duck
Synonym(s): Anas domesticus
Common name(s): Domestic duck
Synonym(s): Anas domesticus
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Parent species:
Anas platyrhynchos
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