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Common Pochard
Aythya ferina
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_pochard
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· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislationPolicies and regulationsLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ANATIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Common Pochard classified as Vulnerable?
Common Pochard 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 Common Pochard live?
Common Pochard occurs in China, Japan, and Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Common Pochard?
The main threats to Common Pochard are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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