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Zwergkiwi

Apteryx owenii

Near Threatened

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Apterygiformes (Apterygiformes)
Family
Apterygidae
Genus
Apteryx
Species
Apteryx owenii (Zwergkiwi)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コマダラキーウィ
Chinese 小斑几维
Spanish Kiwi moteado menor
French Kiwi d'Owen
German Zwergkiwi
Portuguese quivi-manchado-pequeno
Russian Малый серый киви

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Haastkiwi
Apteryx haastii
Vulnerable
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Nordstreifenkiwi
Apteryx mantelli
Vulnerable
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Okaritokiwi
Apteryx rowi
Vulnerable
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Südstreifenkiwi
Apteryx australis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zwergkiwi?
The scientific name of Zwergkiwi is Apteryx owenii. It belongs to the genus Apteryx.
What is the conservation status of Zwergkiwi?
Zwergkiwi (Apteryx owenii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Zwergkiwi live?
Zwergkiwi 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 Zwergkiwi belong to?
Zwergkiwi (Apteryx owenii) belongs to the genus Apteryx, which is part of the taxonomic family Apterygidae.
What kingdom does Zwergkiwi belong to?
Zwergkiwi (Apteryx owenii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Zwergkiwi?
The closest relatives of Zwergkiwi in the genus Apteryx include Haastkiwi, Nordstreifenkiwi, Okaritokiwi, Südstreifenkiwi.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Apteryx — 5 Species

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Haastkiwi
Apteryx haastii
VU 🐾
Nordstreifenkiwi
Apteryx mantelli
VU 🐾
Okaritokiwi
Apteryx rowi
VU 🐾
Südstreifenkiwi
Apteryx australis
VU
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Zwergkiwi
Apteryx owenii
NT
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