Family: Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)

Authority: (Salvadori, 1894)

Red List Category

Criteria: D

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Justification of Red List category
This species was rediscovered in 2006 following the last sighting in the previously known range in 1991. The current total wild population is 33-47 mature individuals, and although this represents an increase from only 25 mature individuals present in 2008 it is likely close to the maximum population that can be supported at the rediscovery site. The population is considered stable at present, but remains at great risk from stochastic threats. Conservation efforts are working to establish a self-sustaining second population alongside local communities around Lake Sofia, in tandem with work to restore wetland health, however this population is currently dependent on intensive management and cannot yet be considered in this assessment. The population remains tiny and at extremely high risk of extinction, therefore Madagascar Pochard is assessed as Critically Endangered.

Population size: 30-50,45 mature individuals

Population trend: stable

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 25 km²

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - shelf island
Realm - Afrotropical
IUCN System - Freshwater