Madagascar Grebe

Tachybaptus pelzelnii

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · Podicipediformes · Podicipedidae

About

The Madagascar grebe is a grebe found only in western and central Madagascar. The binomial name commemorates the Austrian ornithologist August von Pelzeln. It is classified as endangered by the IUCN, with a population of less than 5,000. It is threatened by habitat loss, predation by carnivorous fish, and competition with introduced species.

Fun Fact

The binomial name commemorates the Austrian ornithologist August von Pelzeln.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in several much deeper lakes.

Diet

Preyed on by carnivorous snakehead fish.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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