About the Musk Duck
The Musk Duck (Biziura lobata) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Musk Duck is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and degradation
- Hunting and poaching
Photo Gallery
1 photos available
Geographic Distribution
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Distribution by Region
Southern Australia
Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Region: South Australia, Victoria
Tasmania
Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Region: Tasmania
Distribution Overview
The Musk Duck is a widespread species, found in southern Australia and Tasmania, breeding in freshwater wetlands, including marshes, swamps, and lakes.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 50 - 60 cm
- Weight
- 900 - 1500 g
- Lifespan
- up to 10-15 years years
- Diet
- Omnivorous, eating a variety of aquatic plants, insects, and small animals
Habitat
Freshwater wetlandsMarshesSwampsLakes
Behavior
- Solitary animal, only coming together to breed
- Omnivorous, eating a variety of aquatic plants, insects, and small animals
- Migrates between breeding and wintering grounds
- Has a distinctive, musky odor