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Punataucher

Podiceps taczanowskii

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 (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Podicipediformes (Lappentaucher)
Family
Podicipedidae
Genus
Podiceps
Species
Podiceps taczanowskii (Punataucher)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ペルーカイツブリ
Chinese 普納高原鸊鷈〔久寧鸊鷈〕
Spanish Zampullín del Junín
French Grèbe de Taczanowski
German Punataucher
Portuguese mergulhão-do-junim
Russian Поганка Тачановского

Similar Species in Podiceps

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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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Magellantaucher
Podiceps major
Least Concern
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Ohrentaucher
Podiceps auritus
Vulnerable
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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 Punataucher?
The scientific name of Punataucher is Podiceps taczanowskii. It belongs to the genus Podiceps.
What is the conservation status of Punataucher?
Punataucher (Podiceps taczanowskii) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Punataucher live?
Punataucher 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 Punataucher belong to?
Punataucher (Podiceps taczanowskii) belongs to the genus Podiceps, which is part of the taxonomic family Podicipedidae.
Is Punataucher endangered?
Yes, Punataucher (Podiceps taczanowskii) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Punataucher belong to?
Punataucher (Podiceps taczanowskii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Punataucher?
The closest relatives of Punataucher in the genus Podiceps include Andentaucher, Goldscheiteltaucher, Haubentaucher, Magellantaucher, Ohrentaucher.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Podiceps — 9 Species

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Andentaucher
Podiceps andinus
EX 🐾
Goldscheiteltaucher
Podiceps gallardoi
CR 🐾
Haubentaucher
Podiceps cristatus
LC 🐾
Magellantaucher
Podiceps major
LC 🐾
Ohrentaucher
Podiceps auritus
VU
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Punataucher
Podiceps taczanowskii
EN
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Rothalstaucher
Podiceps grisegena
NE 🐾
Schwarzhalstaucher
Podiceps nigricollis
EN 🐾
Silbertaucher
Podiceps occipitalis
LC
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