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King Eider Duck
Somateria spectabilis
Chordata
Aves
Anseriformes
Anatidae
Somateria
Somateria spectabilis
Large, striking sea duck with colorful plumage; known for its thick fat stores.
Description
Quick Facts
Max Mass
Shoulder Height
Standing Height
Length
Diet
Trophic Level
kg
m
m
m
Molluscivore
Molluscivore – shellfish specialist
Hunt History
Common in coastal Arctic middens; key lipid source for winter subsistence.
Time & Range
Extinction Status
Extant
Extinction Date
Temporal Range
Region
BP
High Arctic coasts and tundra ponds
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Fat Analysis
Fatness Profile:
High
Fat %
30
Est. Renderable Fat
1
kg
Targeted Organs
Subcutaneous Fat
Adipose Depots
Preferred Cuts
Subcutaneous Fat
Hunt Difficulty (x/5)
Historical Entries
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