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South Island Takahe

Porphyrio hochstetteri

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Gruiformes (كركيات الشكل)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Porphyrio
Species
Porphyrio hochstetteri (South Island Takahe)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 南島青水雞
Spanish Calamón takahe
French Talève takahé
German Takahe
Portuguese takahe
Russian Такахе

Similar Species in Porphyrio

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دجاجة السلطان
Porphyrio porphyrio
Not Evaluated
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Azure Gallinule
Porphyrio flavirostris
Least Concern
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Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
Not Evaluated
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Purple Gallinule
Porphyrio martinica
Least Concern
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Lord Howe Swamphen
Porphyrio albus
Extinct
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North Island Takahe
Porphyrio mantelli
Extinct
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Philippine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
Not Evaluated
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Allen's Gallinule
Porphyrio alleni
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of South Island Takahe?
The scientific name of South Island Takahe is Porphyrio hochstetteri. It belongs to the genus Porphyrio.
What is the conservation status of South Island Takahe?
South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does South Island Takahe live?
South Island Takahe is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does South Island Takahe belong to?
South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the genus Porphyrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is South Island Takahe endangered?
Yes, South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does South Island Takahe belong to?
South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of South Island Takahe?
The closest relatives of South Island Takahe in the genus Porphyrio include دجاجة السلطان, Azure Gallinule, Australasian Swamphen, Purple Gallinule, Lord Howe Swamphen.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Porphyrio — 10 Species

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دجاجة السلطان
Porphyrio porphyrio
NE 🐾
Azure Gallinule
Porphyrio flavirostris
LC 🐾
Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
NE 🐾
Purple Gallinule
Porphyrio martinica
LC 🐾
Lord Howe Swamphen
Porphyrio albus
EX 🐾
North Island Takahe
Porphyrio mantelli
EX 🐾
Philippine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
NE
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South Island Takahe
Porphyrio hochstetteri
EN
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Allen's Gallinule
Porphyrio alleni
NE 🐾
Black-backed Swamphen
Porphyrio indicus
NE
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