Marble Teal are native to southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle-East. Males and females look similar, with the males having larger crest and darker eye stripe. Once thought to belong to the dabbling duck group, they have since been reclassified as pochards, due to their display behavior and lack of a speculum.

I have found the Marble Teal to be hardy and easy to care for, they also are not aggressive and can get along well in a mixed collection.