Marbled Duck
Marmaronetta angustirostris
Near ThreatenedAves · Anseriformes · Anatidae
About
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.
Fun Fact
The largest winter concentration known is in Khuzestan, Iran.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Restricted to a few sites in southern Spain, southern Italy, northwest Africa and the broader Levant.
Diet
Feed on zooplanktonic organisms.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change