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Rötelpelikan

Pelecanus rufescens

Not Evaluated

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Pink-backed Pelican (Pelecanus rufescens) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Asia (Israel, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (9 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Pelecaniformes (Pelecaniformes)

Species

Pelecanus rufescens (Rötelpelikan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コシベニペリカン

Chinese 粉紅背鵜鶘

Spanish Pelícano rosado

French pélican gris

German Rötelpelikan

Portuguese pelicano-cinzento

Russian Розовоспинный пеликан

Similar Species in Pelecanus

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Braunpelikan

Pelecanus occidentalis

Least Concern

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Brillenpelikan

Pelecanus conspicillatus

Pelecanus philippensis

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

Least Concern

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Rosapelikan

Pelecanus onocrotalus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rötelpelikan?

The scientific name of Rötelpelikan is Pelecanus rufescens. It belongs to the genus Pelecanus.

Where does Rötelpelikan live?

Rötelpelikan is found in Found across Asia (Israel, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, United Arab Emirates.

What family does Rötelpelikan belong to?

Rötelpelikan (Pelecanus rufescens) belongs to the genus Pelecanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pelecanidae.

What kingdom does Rötelpelikan belong to?

Rötelpelikan (Pelecanus rufescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Rötelpelikan?

The closest relatives of Rötelpelikan in the genus Pelecanus include Braunpelikan, Brillenpelikan, Chilepelikan, Graupelikan, Krauskopfpelikan.