Marbled Duck
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Marbled Duck

Marmaronetta angustirostris

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marbled_duck

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Marbled Duck faces severe population declines primarily due to widespread wetland destruction and degradation across its Mediterranean and Middle Eastern range. Intensive agriculture, urban development, and water extraction have eliminated or severely compromised many of its traditional breeding and wintering sites. Hunting pressure remains significant in several range countries, while climate change is reducing water availability in already arid regions, further shrinking suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Marbled Duck inhabits shallow freshwater and brackish wetlands including marshes, lagoons, rice fields, and temporary pools with dense emergent vegetation. It prefers secluded wetlands with extensive reed beds and floating vegetation that provide cover for feeding and nesting.

FRESHWATER· majorTERRESTRIAL· majorFRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Marbled Duck classified as Vulnerable?
Marbled 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. The Marbled Duck faces severe population declines primarily due to widespread wetland destruction and degradation across its Mediterranean and Middle Eastern range. Intensive agriculture, urban development, and water extraction have eliminated or severely compromised many of its traditional breeding and wintering sites. Hunting pressure remains significant in several range countries, while climate change is reducing water availability in already arid regions, further shrinking suitable habitat.
Where does Marbled Duck live?
Marbled Duck occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Marbled Duck?
The main threats to Marbled Duck are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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