About the Madagascar Pochard
The Madagascar pochard or Madagascan pochard is an extremely rare diving duck of the genus Aythya. Thought to be extinct in the late 1990s, specimens of the species were rediscovered at Lake Matsaborimena near Bemanevika in Madagascar in 2006. By 2017, a captive breeding program had produced a population of around 90 individuals. The birds were reintroduced to the wild in December 2018.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Aythya innotata |
| Species Codes | madpoc1, MAPO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Pochard belong to?
The Madagascar Pochard (Aythya innotata) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Madagascar Pochard?
The Madagascar Pochard is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Madagascar Pochard?
The Madagascar pochard or Madagascan pochard is an extremely rare diving duck of the genus Aythya. Thought to be extinct in the late 1990s, specimens of the species were rediscovered at Lake Matsaborimena near Bemanevika in Madagascar in 2006. By 2017, a captive breeding program had produced a popul...
Where can I report a Madagascar Pochard sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Pochard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madpoc1, or on iNaturalist.
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