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Marbled Duck
About Marbled Duck
Marbled Duck or Marbled teal, scientific name Marmaronetta angustirostris, belongs to the Anatidae family. This wetland animal makes a “jeep” sound when the male is defending himself; the rest of the time, it is relatively silent. Animals with binocular vision can survive for about 20 to 30 years.
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Common Name
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Marbled teal
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Marmaronetta angustirostris
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Species
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Marmaronetta angustirostris
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Genus
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Marmaronetta
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SubFamily
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Rivulainae
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Family
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Anatidae
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SuperFamily
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Anatoidea
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SubOrder
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Anseres
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Order
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Anseriformes
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Class
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Aves
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Marbled Duck |
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Color
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White
Brown
Tan
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Pattern
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Spotted
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Characteristics
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Hairy
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Min Height
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15 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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17 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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0.99 lbs |
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Max Weight
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1.3 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Marbled Duck including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Intelligent
Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Bipedal
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Shedding Amount
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Low |
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Medium |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Marbled Duck. |
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Lifespan
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30 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Wetland
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Country
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Cameroon
Gambia (the)
Morocco
Nigeria
Senegal
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