VUVulnerable
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
DecliningVUNPLCEULCEU
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· majorGrassland· majorWetlands (inland)· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in ANATIDAE
Threatened in Canada
Frequently asked questions
Why is Long-tailed Duck classified as Vulnerable?
Long-tailed Duck is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Long-tailed Duck live?
Long-tailed Duck occurs in Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, and United Kingdom (plus 1 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Long-tailed Duck?
The main threats to Long-tailed Duck are 11.1, 4.3, 5.1, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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