Poultry

Anas platyrhynchos domesticus

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Anas platyrhynchos domesticus is the scientific designation for the common domestic duck descended from the mallard. It covers the broad genetic pool behind Pekin, Rouen, Runner, and most farm ducks other than Muscovy—birds with rich, fatty skin, dark flavourful meat, and a carcass built for roasting and confit. In the kitchen treat it as classic duck: score the skin, render fat patiently, and finish breast rosy while legs go longer. The Latin label appears on technical specs and import documents more than menus, but it anchors species identity when breed is unspecified.

Also known as: Domestic duck (A. p. domesticus), Anas platyrhynchos domesticus