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Goldfasan

Chrysolophus pictus

Not Evaluated
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Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador).

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キンケイ
Chinese 紅腹錦雞
Spanish Faisán dorado
French Faisan doré
German Goldfasan
Portuguese faisão-dourado
Russian Золотой фазан

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Goldfasan?
The scientific name of Goldfasan is Chrysolophus pictus. It belongs to the genus Chrysolophus.
Where does Goldfasan live?
Goldfasan is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Goldfasan belong to?
Goldfasan (Chrysolophus pictus) belongs to the genus Chrysolophus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.
What kingdom does Goldfasan belong to?
Goldfasan (Chrysolophus pictus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Goldfasan?
The closest relatives of Goldfasan in the genus Chrysolophus include Diamantfasan.

Native Range — 15 Countries

Genus Chrysolophus — 2 Species

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Diamantfasan
Chrysolophus amherstiae
NE
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Goldfasan
Chrysolophus pictus
NE

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