About the Scaly-sided Merganser
The scaly-sided merganser or Chinese merganser is an endangered typical merganser. It lives in Manchuria and extreme Southeast Siberia, breeding in the north and wintering in the south.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Anseriformes |
| Family | Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl (Anatidae) |
| Species | Mergus squamatus |
| Species Codes | scsmer1, SSME |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaly-sided Merganser belong to?
The Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus) belongs to the Ducks, Geese, and Waterfowl family (Anatidae), in the order Anseriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Scaly-sided Merganser?
The Scaly-sided Merganser is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Scaly-sided Merganser?
The scaly-sided merganser or Chinese merganser is an endangered typical merganser. It lives in Manchuria and extreme Southeast Siberia, breeding in the north and wintering in the south....
Where can I report a Scaly-sided Merganser sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaly-sided Merganser on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scsmer1, or on iNaturalist.
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