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Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn

Megapodius laperouse

Near Threatened
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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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マリアナツカツクリ
Chinese 密克羅尼西亞塚雉
Spanish Talégalo de las Marianas
French Mégapode de La Pérouse
German Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn
Portuguese frango-do-mato-micronésio
Russian Микронезийский большеног

Similar Species in Megapodius

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Bismarck-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius eremita
Least Concern
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Geelvink-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius geelvinkianus
Near Threatened
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Layard-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius layardi
Vulnerable
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Molukken-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius freycinet
Least Concern
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Neuguinea-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius decollatus
Least Concern
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Nikobar-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius nicobariensis
Vulnerable
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Philippinen-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius cumingii
Least Concern
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Pritchard-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius pritchardii
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn?
The scientific name of Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn is Megapodius laperouse. It belongs to the genus Megapodius.
What is the conservation status of Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn?
Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn (Megapodius laperouse) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn live?
Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn 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 Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn belong to?
Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn (Megapodius laperouse) belongs to the genus Megapodius, which is part of the taxonomic family Megapodiidae.
What kingdom does Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn belong to?
Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn (Megapodius laperouse) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn?
The closest relatives of Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn in the genus Megapodius include Bismarck-Großfußhuhn, Geelvink-Großfußhuhn, Layard-Großfußhuhn, Molukken-Großfußhuhn, Neuguinea-Großfußhuhn.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Megapodius — 12 Species

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Bismarck-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius eremita
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Geelvink-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius geelvinkianus
NT
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Lapérouse-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius laperouse
NT
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Layard-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius layardi
VU 🐾
Molukken-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius freycinet
LC 🐾
Neuguinea-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius decollatus
LC 🐾
Nikobar-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius nicobariensis
VU 🐾
Philippinen-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius cumingii
LC 🐾
Pritchard-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius pritchardii
VU 🐾
Reinwardt-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius reinwardt
LC 🐾
Sula-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius bernsteinii
VU 🐾
Tanimbar-Großfußhuhn
Megapodius tenimberensis
VU
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