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Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo

Scytalopus robbinsi

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (جواثم)

Species

Scytalopus robbinsi (Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エクアドルオタテドリ

Chinese 厄瓜多尔窜鸟

Spanish Tapaculo de El Oro (Ecuatoriano)

French Mérulaxe de Robbins

German Robbinstapaculo

Similar Species in Scytalopus

Scytalopus novacapitalis

Endangered

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White-crowned Tapaculo / Northern White-crowned Tapaculo

Scytalopus spillmanni

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo?

The scientific name of Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo is Scytalopus robbinsi. It belongs to the genus Scytalopus.

What is the conservation status of Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo?

Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo (Scytalopus robbinsi) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo live?

Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo belong to?

Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo (Scytalopus robbinsi) belongs to the genus Scytalopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinocryptidae.

Is Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo endangered?

Yes, Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo (Scytalopus robbinsi) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo belong to?

Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo (Scytalopus robbinsi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo?

The closest relatives of Ecuadorian Tapaculo / El Oro Tapaculo in the genus Scytalopus include Boa Nova Tapaculo, Brasilia Tapaculo, White-crowned Tapaculo / Northern White-crowned Tapaculo, Blackish Tapaculo, Narino Tapaculo.