Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Language
Chinese
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information comments
Mawang duck has the characteristics of precocious maturity, high egg production, small and flexible body, strong foraging ability and cold tolerance. Breeders should strengthen breeding program to further improve egg production in future.
Shank and foot colour
orange
Plumage colour
brown
Pattern within feather
no special pattern
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
White
Weight males
1.12
Weight females
1.26
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
The producing area of Mawang duck has a long history of raising ducks, which is recorded in the local annuals in 1865. The egg-type Mawang duck is formed after a long term of artificial selection and improvement by local people.
Location within country
Mawang Town, Tujia -Miao Autonomous County of Youyang, Chongqing City.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
