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Mallard

Anas platyrhynchos

Least Concern

About

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Bhutan, Nepal), Europe (7 countries), North America (Barbados, El Salvador, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Anseriformes (Anseriformes)

Species

Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マガモ

Chinese 綠頭鴨

Spanish ánade azulón

French canard colvert

German Stockente

Portuguese pato-real

Russian или крыженъ

Arabic البُركة, الخضيري

Turkish yeşilbaş

Thai เป็ดหัวเขียว

Similar Species in Anas

Auckland Islands Teal

Campbell Islands Teal

Anas nesiotis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mallard?

The scientific name of Mallard is Anas platyrhynchos. It belongs to the genus Anas.

What is the conservation status of Mallard?

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Mallard live?

Mallard is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Bhutan, Nepal), Europe (7 countries), North America (Barbados, El Salvador, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Djibouti, Ecuador.

What family does Mallard belong to?

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) belongs to the genus Anas, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

Is Mallard endangered?

No, Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Mallard belong to?

Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Mallard?

The closest relatives of Mallard in the genus Anas include African Black Duck, American Black Duck, Andaman Teal, Andean Teal, Auckland Islands Teal.