Analysis of the Wintering Situation of Mergus Squamatus in Xinxian County,Henan Province
To better protect Mergus squamatus,the author investigated their wintering situation in Xinxian County.The author surveyed the wintering populations in Xinxian County from January 2021 to January 2023.In Xiaohuanghe River,there were 13 and 15 individuals of Mergus squamatus in January 2021 and January 2023,respectively.In January 2022,seven wintering populations of Mergus squamatus were found in Shiyankou Reservoir.Xiaohuanghe River has seen more than ten wintering populations of Mergus squamatus on multiple occasions,indicating its suitability as a habitat for the species.Continuous protection and monitoring of Mergus squamatus and its habitat are recommended.
Mergus squamatusWintering populationHabitatXinxian county