Philippine Duck
VU

Philippine Duck

Anas luzonica

Unknown

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

Overview

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

The Philippine Duck faces severe pressure from widespread habitat conversion as wetlands are drained for agriculture, aquaculture, and urban development across the Philippines. Hybridization with introduced Mallards poses a significant genetic threat, potentially leading to the loss of pure Philippine Duck populations through introgression. Hunting pressure remains substantial despite legal protection, while pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste degrades remaining wetland habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Philippine Duck inhabits freshwater and brackish wetlands including rice paddies, marshes, ponds, and coastal lagoons throughout the Philippine archipelago. It shows particular preference for shallow wetlands with emergent vegetation and mudflats that provide feeding opportunities for aquatic invertebrates and plant matter.

FRESHWATER· majorTERRESTRIAL· majorFRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Philippine Duck classified as Vulnerable?
Philippine 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 Philippine Duck faces severe pressure from widespread habitat conversion as wetlands are drained for agriculture, aquaculture, and urban development across the Philippines. Hybridization with introduced Mallards poses a significant genetic threat, potentially leading to the loss of pure Philippine Duck populations through introgression. Hunting pressure remains substantial despite legal protection, while pollution from agricultural runoff and domestic waste degrades remaining wetland habitats.
Where does Philippine Duck live?
Philippine 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 Philippine Duck?
The main threats to Philippine 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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