(THE GIST OF PIB) Greater Scaup



(THE GIST OF PIB) Greater Scaup

(January-2023)

Greater Scaup



  • A rare species of duck, Greater Scaup, was recently sighted in Loktak lake in Manipur’s Bishnupur district after a gap of over 90 years.

About Greater Scaup:

  • The Greater scaup is locally known as Sadangman.
  • It is a medium-sized diving duck species that belongs to the family of Anatidae.
  • The greater scaup species is distributed in Asia, Europe, the United States and Canada. It is a rare visitor to the Indian Subcontinent.
  • The breeding scaup inhabits shallow, freshwater lakes, pools and rivers with grassy shorelines.
  • The greater scaup species are highly migratory, breeding near arctic regions and migrating to the warmer south from August onwards.
  • Conservation status: IUCN Red List: Least concern

Key facts about Loktak Lake

  • Loktak Lake is a freshwater lake in the Manipur state.
  • It is famous for unique floating islands called Phumdis with multiple plant species.
  • The Keibul Lamjao National Park located on the Loktak Lake is the last natural habitat of the “Sangai” the dancing deer of Manipur.
  • The lake is designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

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