About Musk Duck
Solitary animal, only coming together to breedOmnivorous, eating a variety of aquatic plants, insects, and small animalsMigrates between breeding and wintering groundsHas a distinctive, musky odor
Size
50 - 60 cm
Weight
900 - 1500 g
Lifespan
up to 10-15 years
Diet
Omnivorous, eating a variety of aquatic plants, insects, and small animals
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
stable
Threats
- Habitat loss and degradation
- Hunting and poaching
Additional Notes
The Musk Duck is a widespread and relatively common species, but its population is declining in some parts of its range due to habitat loss and degradation, and hunting and poaching.
Distribution
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Southern Australia
Australia • Australia
Tasmania
Australia • Australia
The Musk Duck is a widespread species, found in southern Australia and Tasmania, breeding in freshwater wetlands, including marshes, swamps, and lakes.