Magellantaucher

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Podicipediformes (Lappentaucher)

Family

Podicipedidae

Genus

Podiceps

Species

Podiceps major (Magellantaucher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオカイツブリ

Chinese 大鸊鷈

Spanish Zambullidor Grande

French Grand Grèbe

German Magellantaucher

Portuguese mergulhão-grande

Russian Магелланова поганка

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Andentaucher

Podiceps andinus

Extinct

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Goldscheiteltaucher

Podiceps gallardoi

Critically Endangered

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Haubentaucher

Podiceps cristatus

Least Concern

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Ohrentaucher

Podiceps auritus

Vulnerable

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Punataucher

Podiceps taczanowskii

Endangered

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Rothalstaucher

Podiceps grisegena

Not Evaluated

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Schwarzhalstaucher

Podiceps nigricollis

Endangered

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Silbertaucher

Podiceps occipitalis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Magellantaucher?

The scientific name of Magellantaucher is Podiceps major. It belongs to the genus Podiceps.

What is the conservation status of Magellantaucher?

Magellantaucher (Podiceps major) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Magellantaucher live?

Magellantaucher is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Magellantaucher belong to?

Magellantaucher (Podiceps major) belongs to the genus Podiceps, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.

Is Magellantaucher endangered?

No, Magellantaucher (Podiceps major) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Magellantaucher belong to?

Magellantaucher (Podiceps major) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Magellantaucher?

The closest relatives of Magellantaucher in the genus Podiceps include Andentaucher, Goldscheiteltaucher, Haubentaucher, Ohrentaucher, Punataucher.