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Chilepelikan

Pelecanus thagus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)
Family
Pelecanidae
Genus
Pelecanus
Species
Pelecanus thagus (Chilepelikan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ペルーペリカン
Chinese 秘魯鵜鶘
Spanish Pelícano Peruano
French Pélican thage
German Chilepelikan
Portuguese pelicano-peruano
Russian Перуанский пеликан

Similar Species in Pelecanus

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Braunpelikan
Pelecanus occidentalis
Least Concern
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Brillenpelikan
Pelecanus conspicillatus
Least Concern
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Graupelikan
Pelecanus philippensis
Near Threatened
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Krauskopfpelikan
Pelecanus crispus
Not Evaluated
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Nashornpelikan
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Least Concern
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Rosapelikan
Pelecanus onocrotalus
Not Evaluated
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Rötelpelikan
Pelecanus rufescens
Not Evaluated
View all species in Pelecanus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chilepelikan?
The scientific name of Chilepelikan is Pelecanus thagus. It belongs to the genus Pelecanus.
What is the conservation status of Chilepelikan?
Chilepelikan (Pelecanus thagus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Chilepelikan live?
Chilepelikan is found in Distributed across Ecuador and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Chilepelikan belong to?
Chilepelikan (Pelecanus thagus) belongs to the genus Pelecanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pelecanidae.
What kingdom does Chilepelikan belong to?
Chilepelikan (Pelecanus thagus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Chilepelikan?
The closest relatives of Chilepelikan in the genus Pelecanus include Braunpelikan, Brillenpelikan, Graupelikan, Krauskopfpelikan, Nashornpelikan.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Pelecanus — 8 Species

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Braunpelikan
Pelecanus occidentalis
LC 🐾
Brillenpelikan
Pelecanus conspicillatus
LC
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Chilepelikan
Pelecanus thagus
NT
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Graupelikan
Pelecanus philippensis
NT 🐾
Krauskopfpelikan
Pelecanus crispus
NE 🐾
Nashornpelikan
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
LC 🐾
Rosapelikan
Pelecanus onocrotalus
NE 🐾
Rötelpelikan
Pelecanus rufescens
NE
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