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Afrikaruderente

Oxyura maccoa

Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Anseriformes (Gänsevögel)

Species

Oxyura maccoa (Afrikaruderente)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アフリカオタテガモ

Chinese 非洲硬尾鴨

Spanish Malvasía maccoa

French Érismature maccoa

German Afrikaruderente

Portuguese marreca-macoa

Russian Африканская савка

Similar Species in Oxyura

Schwarzkinn-Ruderente

Oxyura australis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Afrikaruderente?

The scientific name of Afrikaruderente is Oxyura maccoa. It belongs to the genus Oxyura.

What is the conservation status of Afrikaruderente?

Afrikaruderente (Oxyura maccoa) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Afrikaruderente live?

Afrikaruderente is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.

What family does Afrikaruderente belong to?

Afrikaruderente (Oxyura maccoa) belongs to the genus Oxyura, which is part of the taxonomic family Anatidae.

Is Afrikaruderente endangered?

Yes, Afrikaruderente (Oxyura maccoa) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Afrikaruderente belong to?

Afrikaruderente (Oxyura maccoa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Afrikaruderente?

The closest relatives of Afrikaruderente in the genus Oxyura include Andenruderente, Bindenruderente, Schwarzkinn-Ruderente, Schwarzkopf-Ruderente, Wei?kopf-Ruderente.