About the Marbled Duck
The marbled duck or marbled teal is a medium-sized species of duck from southern Europe, northern Africa, and western and central Asia. The scientific name, Marmaronetta angustirostris, comes from the Greek marmaros, marbled and netta, a duck, and Latin angustus, narrow or small and -rostris billed.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Marmaronetta angustirostris |
| Species Codes | martea1, MADU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marbled Duck belong to?
The Marbled Duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Marbled Duck?
The Marbled Duck is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Marbled Duck?
The marbled duck or marbled teal is a medium-sized species of duck from southern Europe, northern Africa, and western and central Asia. The scientific name, Marmaronetta angustirostris, comes from the Greek marmaros, marbled and netta, a duck, and Latin angustus, narrow or small and -rostris billed....
Where can I report a Marbled Duck sighting?
You can log sightings of Marbled Duck on eBird (ebird.org) using species code martea1, or on iNaturalist.
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