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Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn

Porphyrio albus

Extinct

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Gruiformes (Kranichvögel)
Family
Rallidae
Genus
Porphyrio
Species
Porphyrio albus (Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ロードハウセイケイ
Chinese 新不列颠紫水鸡
Spanish Calamón blanco
French Talève de Lord Howe
German Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn
Portuguese galinhola-branca
Russian Белая султанка

Similar Species in Porphyrio

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Azursultanshuhn
Porphyrio flavirostris
Least Concern
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Bronzesultanshuhn
Porphyrio alleni
Not Evaluated
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Nordinsel-Takahe
Porphyrio mantelli
Extinct
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Purpurhuhn
Porphyrio porphyrio
Not Evaluated
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Takahe
Porphyrio hochstetteri
Endangered
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Zwergsultanshuhn
Porphyrio martinica
Least Concern
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Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
Not Evaluated
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Philippine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn?
The scientific name of Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn is Porphyrio albus. It belongs to the genus Porphyrio.
What is the conservation status of Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn?
Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn (Porphyrio albus) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn live?
Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn belong to?
Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn (Porphyrio albus) belongs to the genus Porphyrio, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
What kingdom does Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn belong to?
Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn (Porphyrio albus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn?
The closest relatives of Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn in the genus Porphyrio include Azursultanshuhn, Bronzesultanshuhn, Nordinsel-Takahe, Purpurhuhn, Takahe.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Porphyrio — 10 Species

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Azursultanshuhn
Porphyrio flavirostris
LC 🐾
Bronzesultanshuhn
Porphyrio alleni
NE
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Lord-Howe-Purpurhuhn
Porphyrio albus
EX
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Nordinsel-Takahe
Porphyrio mantelli
EX 🐾
Purpurhuhn
Porphyrio porphyrio
NE 🐾
Takahe
Porphyrio hochstetteri
EN 🐾
Zwergsultanshuhn
Porphyrio martinica
LC 🐾
Australasian Swamphen
Porphyrio melanotus
NE 🐾
Philippine Swamphen
Porphyrio pulverulentus
NE 🐾
Black-backed Swamphen
Porphyrio indicus
NE
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