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Riesenweber

Ploceus grandis

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニハタオリ
Chinese 大织雀
Spanish Tejedor Gigante
French Tisserin géant
German Riesenweber
Portuguese tecelão-gigante
Russian Гигантский ткач

Similar Species in Ploceus

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Augenbrauenweber
Ploceus superciliosus
Least Concern
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Baglafechtweber
Ploceus baglafecht
Least Concern
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Bannermanweber
Ploceus bannermani
Vulnerable
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Bayaweber
Ploceus philippinus
Least Concern
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Bengalenweber
Ploceus benghalensis
Least Concern
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Bocageweber
Ploceus temporalis
Least Concern
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Braunkappenweber
Ploceus insignis
Least Concern
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Braunkehlweber
Ploceus xanthopterus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Riesenweber?
The scientific name of Riesenweber is Ploceus grandis. It belongs to the genus Ploceus.
What is the conservation status of Riesenweber?
Riesenweber (Ploceus grandis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Riesenweber live?
Riesenweber is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Riesenweber belong to?
Riesenweber (Ploceus grandis) belongs to the genus Ploceus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ploceidae.
What kingdom does Riesenweber belong to?
Riesenweber (Ploceus grandis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Riesenweber?
The closest relatives of Riesenweber in the genus Ploceus include Augenbrauenweber, Baglafechtweber, Bannermanweber, Bayaweber, Bengalenweber.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ploceus — 20 Species

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Augenbrauenweber
Ploceus superciliosus
LC 🐾
Baglafechtweber
Ploceus baglafecht
LC 🐾
Bannermanweber
Ploceus bannermani
VU 🐾
Bayaweber
Ploceus philippinus
LC 🐾
Bengalenweber
Ploceus benghalensis
LC 🐾
Bocageweber
Ploceus temporalis
LC 🐾
Braunkappenweber
Ploceus insignis
LC 🐾
Braunkehlweber
Ploceus xanthopterus
LC 🐾
Braunwangenweber
Ploceus batesi
EN 🐾
Brillenweber
Ploceus ocularis
LC 🐾
Cabanisweber
Ploceus intermedius
LC 🐾
Dorfweber
Ploceus cucullatus
LC 🐾
Dotterweber
Ploceus vitellinus
LC 🐾
Dreifarbenweber
Ploceus tricolor
LC 🐾
Foxweber
Ploceus spekeoides
NT 🐾
Gelbfußweber
Ploceus flavipes
VU 🐾
Gelbkappenweber
Ploceus dorsomaculatus
LC 🐾
Gelbrückenweber
Ploceus dichrocephalus
LC 🐾
Genickbandweber
Ploceus castaneiceps
LC 🐾
Gilbweber
Ploceus galbula
LC
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